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.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Benzophenone-1: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...

Monday, April 7, 2025

Hydroxyapatite in oral products: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance adopted by the European Commission, the cosmetics industr...

Monday, March 31, 2025

What destiny for p-cymene... and essential oils containing it?

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Ever since ECHA’s RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) came out in favor of classifying p-cymene as a Repr. 1B substance, foreshadowing a forthcoming cosme...

Monday, March 31, 2025

Proposal for CLH classification of pepper extracts

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On March 26, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposal submitted by Austria for p...

Monday, March 31, 2025

The CoRAP 2025-2027published by ECHA

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On 25 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027....

Monday, March 24, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Cannabidiol as Repr. 1B

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On 19 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) ...

Monday, March 24, 2025

ECHA RAC opinions on the CLH classification of 5 "cosmetic" ingredients

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On 19 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: five opinions from...

Monday, March 17, 2025

Notification of the update of the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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On 13 March 2025, the European Commission notified a draft Decision to update the “Glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cos...

Monday, March 17, 2025

CLH classifications: Intention for Maleic Acid, Consultation for Sodium Bromate

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On 12 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose an amendment to the harmonised classification and labe...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Consultation on the SVHC identification of two cosmetic ingredients

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On a proposal from Norway, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just opened public consultations as part of the process to identify Methyl Trimeth...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Canada: Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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Canada has just announced a new update of its “Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist”. It includes the addition of two ingredients, one of which is now subject ...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Publication of the French "PFAS" law

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Law No.2025-188 of 27 February 2025 aimed at protecting the public from the risks associated with perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substance...