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Labeling of allergens: are you ready?Subscribers only

This is the first step in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: from 31 July 2026, all cosmetic products newly placed on the market in the European Union must include, in the list of ingredients on the labelling, the allergens featured on the list, which contains more than 80 such substances.

The European Commission notifies an "Omnibus+" (CMRs and other ingredients)Subscribers only

On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed, on the one hand, at prohibiting the use in cosmetics of substances classified as CMR under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 (23rd ATP to the CLP Regulation), and, on the other hand, at introducing or amending restrictions applicable to several ingredients recently assessed by the SCCS.

Deltamethrin: proposal of CLH classificationSubscribers only

On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin, an ingredient already suspected of acting as an endocrine disruptor.

Update to the rolling list of European REACH restrictionsSubscribers only

On 2 July 2026, the European Commission announced a review of the “rolling list” in its REACH restrictions roadmap, first published in 2022. It provides an update on the work currently underway at the various stages of the restrictions development process.

CLH classifications: two consultations, one intentionSubscribers only

On July 1, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of two consultations on proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), one for Dimethyl Imidazolidinone and the other for Benzyl Benzoate. It also published a new classification intention for Butyrolactone, a fragrance ingredient.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Butylphenyl methylpropional: 'Not safe' for SCCSSubscribers only
This Opinion of SCCS has been adopted on 12 August 2015 by written procedure and has just been published. Its conclusion: the cosmetic fragrance ingre...
Monday, September 14, 2015
Parabens as seen by consumersSubscribers only
CosmeticOBS-L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques conducted a survey of its web users on controversial cosmetic ingredients in June 2015. Are parabens well-i...
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Hair dyes: 3 Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on three hair dye cosmetic ingredients: 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidin...
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
ZnO and Carbon Black nano in the Annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation in 2016Subscribers only
The European Commission transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to amend two annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. On the agenda: the int...
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Deoxyarbutin, UV filter S86: 2 Opinions of the SCCSSubscribers only
The first one has been adopted on 25 June 2015 during the 10th plenary meeting of the SCCS, the second one by written procedure on 13 July 2015. These...
Monday, September 7, 2015
The consumer barometer for controversial ingredientsSubscribers only
CosmeticOBS conducted a survey of its web users on controversial ingredients in June 2015*. Which ones are the most easily identified, the most contro...
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Controversial cosmetic ingredients: what consumers thinkSubscribers only
In June 2015, CosmeticOBS-L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques conducted a survey of its web users on controversial cosmetic ingredients*. Which ones are be...
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Is my cosmetic ingredient GMO-based?Subscribers only
Sometimes, the GMO status of a cosmetic ingredient must be known to meet the requirements of certain organic standards or answer consumers’ questions,...
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Food ingredients in cosmetics: sustainability implicationsSubscribers only
A wide range of food ingredients are making their way into cosmetic & personal care products. Organic Monitor – a specialist research, consulting ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
59% of American women read cosmetics' label, check for harmful ingredientsSubscribers only
With the movement toward better consumer health in full stride, what is now commonplace in the grocery aisle has found its way to the beauty aisle: sc...
Thursday, August 20, 2015
New guidelines for essential oils' identificationSubscribers only
ECHA announces that the European industry associations for essential oils have published new guidance to help industry to fulfil their obligations und...
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
HC Red No. 17: Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Red No. 17 (B120). This Opi...
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