Ingredients:News

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for sorbic acid.

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...

Monday, January 27, 2025

French Anses confirms the toxicity of glyoxylic acid

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In a press release published on 23 January 2025, French Anses confirmed that glyoxylic acid, used in hair straightening products, can cause acute kidn...

Monday, January 27, 2025

Regulations (EU) 2024/858 and 2024/996 : Reminder of the provisions coming into force

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On this 1 February 2025, certain provisions of two European regulations will come into force for products placed on the market. Regulation (EU) 2024/8...