Ingredients:News

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for sorbic acid.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Washington State bans 25 formaldehyde releasers

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On 28 August 2025, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the adoption of a new chapter of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC): “Ch...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Consultation on the CLH classification of Dimethylaminopropylamine

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On August 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Austria proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (C...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Benzophenone-3: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 25 August 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of Oxybenzone (INCI: Benzopheno...

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Restriction of PFAS: ECHA clarifies the timeline

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In a note, published on 27 August 2025, ECHA provides an update on its assessment of the of the proposed restriction on PFAS and clarifies the expecte...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

TPO: a ban... that is not clear to everyone!

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This is not strictly speaking breaking news (since the measure had been in the pipeline for several years, even though it was not “officially” confirm...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Australia notifies proposals for new regulations for 3 UV filters

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On 21 August 2025, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) launched a consultation on proposed regulatory changes to three UV filters: Homo...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Cannabis-derived ingredients: amendment to the Canadian Hotlist

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Canada has just announced a revision of its Ingredient Hotlist for cannabis-derived ingredients. This update is related to recent changes to the Canna...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: the Opinion of the GB HSE

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During the month of August 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its ...

Monday, August 25, 2025

Triphenyl Phosphate under scrutiny in California

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On 19 August 2025, the United States notified a proposed amendment to California regulations. The aim is to include products containing Triphenyl Phos...

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

ECHA publishes a revised version of the PFAS restriction proposal

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On August 20, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published a revised version of the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (...

Sunday, August 10, 2025

France : two “PFAS” decrees under consultation

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On August 7, France launched a consultation on two decrees implementing the law of February 27, 2025, “aimed at protecting the population from the ris...

Monday, August 4, 2025

The CJEU upholds the annulment of the classification "carcinogenic" of titanium dioxide

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On August 1, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union upheld the 2022 judgment of the General Court and the annulment of the classification of...