Ingredients:News

p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSE

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC, but not all…

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification Form

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.

CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for Benzylhemiformal

On 1 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that two preservatives used in cosmetics were the subject of an intention for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) (for Climbazole) and a classification proposal (for Benzylhemiformal).

IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Restrictions on PFAS in Europe: moving towards a ban with no exemptions for cosmetics

The lengthy process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe is entering its final stages. The opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) and the draft opinion of the SEAC (Socio-Economic Analysis Committee) of ECHA have now been published, and the public consultation on the latter is open until 25 May 2026.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Reach: Candidate list updated with four new SVHCs

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Reach: Candidate list updated with four new SVHCs - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inve...

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Illinois bans plastic microbeads

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Illinois bans plastic microbeads - China: 2nd version of the inventory of existing ingredients - Minnesota bans Tricl...

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Nanos in organic suncare products? Yes! Wait – no! Well, actually...

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Nanoparticles in organic cosmetics? Impossible! Standards prohibit this. What a surprise, then, to see, as summer 2014 approaches, [nanos] included in...

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Aluminium: the VKM won’t give up

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In April 2013, the VKM (Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety) published a report, stating in their conclusion the exposure to aluminium thro...

Monday, May 26, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Minnesota bans Triclosan

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Minnesota bans Triclosan - China announces the end of mandatory animal testing - Nanos: European Commission launched ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sunscreens: Opposing strategies for success in several markets

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Which sunscreens sell, where and how? According to Anais Mirval, Ingredients Analyst (Euromonitor) sunscreen manufacturers will have to adopt “opposin...

Monday, May 19, 2014

Nanos: French ANSES is calling for a stronger regulatory framework

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Confronted with the wide range of nanomaterials in everyday life (cosmetics, textiles, food, paints, medical applications) and the many questions surr...

Monday, May 19, 2014

Cosmetic short news - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation - Essential oils in discussion in Brussels - France: strong...

Monday, May 12, 2014

TiO2 and ZnO (nanos): revision of the SCCS' opinions

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The SCCS’ Opinions on nano-Titanium dioxide and nano-Zinc oxide, adopted by written procedure in July 2013, have been amended on 22 April 2014. After ...

Monday, April 28, 2014

Essential oils in infraction

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The DGCCRF (French Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control Directorate General) has put its nose into essential oils. The results of its inves...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

SCCS: 7 requests for scientific Opinions

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Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Formaldehyde, Eyelashes dyes, Acid Orange 7… The SCCS has just received...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

SCCS 5th plenary meeting: 8 Opinions open for comments

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SCCS had adopted 8 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 27 March 2014. On the agenda: TPO, hair dyes, aluminium, callosity remover, peanut oil and a...