Ingredients:News

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

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 classification

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 restrictions

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 intention

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.

Reminder: application of S.I. 2023/764 in Great Britain

This is the final provision of Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, which comes into force on 6 July 2026. It imposes restrictions on the use of methyl-n-methylanthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Prostaglandin analogues: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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In its assessment at the beginning of 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. Since the i...

Monday, June 2, 2025

Formaldehyde releasers, Homosalate, 4-MBC: 3 Opinions of the British SAG-CS

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On May 21, 2025, SAG-CS, the British Scientific Committee in charge of assessing the safety of cosmetic ingredients, published three Opinions, concern...

Monday, June 2, 2025

Proposal of CLH classification for Permethrin

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On 28 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that Ireland was proposing a change to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH...

Monday, June 2, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Trifluoroacetic Acid

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On May 26, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Germany proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)...

Monday, May 26, 2025

Notification of the 8th European "CMR" Regulation

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On 22 May 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic use of substances classified as CMR by Delegated...

Monday, May 26, 2025

European Commission call for data on Phytonadione Epoxide

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On 19 May 2025, the European Commission launched a call for data on Phytonadione Epoxide (vitamin K oxide) used in cosmetics. The request was prompted...

Monday, May 19, 2025

Health Canada announces upcoming changes to the HotList

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Canada has just announced various changes it plans to make to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This is not yet a consultation, but information distrib...

Monday, May 19, 2025

Publication of the 7th European "CMR" Regulation

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The European Union has just published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, the 7th annual text aiming to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR. I...

Monday, May 19, 2025

Benzotriazole: new proposal for a CLH classification

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On May 14, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that Germany had submitted a new proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Great Britain notifies restrictions on the use of Benzophenone-3

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On 8 May 2025, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Benzophenone-3 in cosmetic products. A 60-day consultation h...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following new exposure data taken into account in the SCCS Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate, concerns have been raised about the safety of Methyl Salicylat...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Children's exposure to Butylparaben and Salicylic Acid: final Opinions of the SCCS

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As part of its assessment of the safety of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS published its Final Opinions on Butylpar...