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, February 24, 2025

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...

Monday, February 24, 2025

BHT: new restrictions come into force in Great Britain

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This 24 February 2025, new restrictions came into force for products marketed in England, Wales and Scotland.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

French "PFAS" law definitively adopted

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After an interruption due to recent events in French politics, the legislative process for the law banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, has resume...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Washington State notifies the ban on 28 formaldehyde releasers

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Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act already regulates many chemicals deemed toxic in cosmetics, including formaldehyde, which is banned. The D...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Taiwan notifies mandatory labelling of 24 allergens

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On 27 January 2024, Taiwan notified a change to its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. The aim is to impose specific labelling of 24 allerge...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Silver, Ozone, Propylparaben: Opinion of the UK HSE

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On 7 February 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on t...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A review of 7 UV filters by the Australian TGA

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On 4 February 2025, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) published a literature review on seven UV filters. The aim was to identify a...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A Cutting-Edge Polypeptide Offering an Instant Anti-Aging Effect for Skin Care: BGT™ TDP-1 (Tridecapeptide-1)

Introducing the First Highly Effective Peptide Created by AI in the Field of Life Science - Dr. Diana Tang, Bio Genetic technology.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts, Cannabidiol: requests for SCCS Opinion

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On 22 January 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of three co...

Monday, February 3, 2025

HC Red No. 18: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission in March 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has assessed the safety of th...

Monday, February 3, 2025

Intention of CLH classification for Sodium Chlorate

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On 29 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose an amendment to the harmonised classification and la...

Monday, February 3, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as Repr. 1B

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On 27 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH...