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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.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Active fraction or plant total extract: the debate (Part II)Subscribers only
Active fractions are part of the actives found in plants, that is, isolated molecules which exactly correspond to sought-after cosmetic properties. To...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
China: new registration for new cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
CFDA has published a notice to invite public comments on the amendment of new cosmetic ingredient registration management rules. According to the CIRS...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Active fraction or plant total extract: the debate (Part I)Subscribers only
Are you more fractal or global? Isolated molecule or total plant extract? Since the green movement is trendy these days, there is an ongoing debate wi...
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Nano ZnO: lack of genotoxic potentialSubscribers only
According to a study by South Korean researchers, based on in vitro and in vivo tests, Zinc oxide nanoparticles have no genotoxic potential. The study...
Monday, January 27, 2014
Cosmetic short news - China: CFDA consults on existing ingredientsSubscribers only
Latest cosmetics news in brief - China: CFDA consults on existing cosmetic ingredients - ECHA adds 7 new substances to SVHC candidate list - ECHA: 2 n...
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Nanomaterials dossiers: Memorandum from the SCCSSubscribers only
It was adopted by the SCCS during its plenary session last December 12, 2013. With this Memorandum, experts are sending a key message to the industry:...
Friday, December 20, 2013
SCCS has rejected bismuth citrateSubscribers only
“Your file should be reviewed”, this is what the SCCS roughly said to the applicant for the use of bismuth citrate in hair dyes. It is not sufficient ...
Friday, December 20, 2013
SCCS: borates to be treated the same way as boric acidSubscribers only
An expected change on the regulations of bore compounds in cosmetics, following the Opinion of the SCCS adopted last December 12. Boric acid, borates,...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Methylisothiazolinone soon to be banned from leave-on cosmeticsSubscribers only
The noose was gradually tightening around this preservative, known for provoking more and more allergic reactions. The case had been submitted to the ...
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Carbon black nano, Disperse Red 17: 2 positive Opinions by the SCCSSubscribers only
The SCCS adopted both these Opinions during its plenary session on December 12 2013. One focuses on cosmetic colorant Carbon Black in its nano form, t...
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Cosmetics Europe: stop using MIT!Subscribers only
Cosmetics Europe, the European personal care professional association, published this recommendation to the industry on December 13: it should discont...
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
SCCS: 6 requests for scientific OpinionsSubscribers only
CMRs, anti-callosity agent, hair dyes, fragrance ingredients: 6 requests for the SCCS Opinion are dated 13 Decembre 2013 and concern the whole group o...
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