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.

Monday, January 27, 2025

Trisiloxane added to the REACH Candidate List

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On 21 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had added five substances to the list of candidate substances for authorisa...

Monday, January 27, 2025

Vinyl Acetate added to California's Proposition 65

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In a recent update, the Californian Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that it had added Vinyl Acetate to the Proposit...

Monday, January 27, 2025

Consultation on the CLH classifications of Sodium Chlorite and Resorcinol

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On 20 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on the proposals, from Hungary and France respectively, for harmonised...

Monday, January 27, 2025

Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: revision 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...

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

CefiraProtect CLR™: the new CLR active ingredient

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The CLR ingredients supplier took advantage of the Cosmetagora trade show (held in Paris on 14 and 15 January 2025) to present its latest active ingre...

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

BASF's good formulas

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The Cosmetagora trade show is the leading event of the year for ingredient suppliers. The event allows exhibitors to showcase their active ingredients...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Formyl Morpholine, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Hydroxycitronellal: CLH classification proposals

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On 15 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for three ingredients t...

Monday, January 20, 2025

DunaPure™: the ultimate marine solution for blemish-free skin

Microphyt, a pioneer in bioactive ingredients derived from microalgae, introduces DunaPure™, a groundbreaking natural ingredient that addresses skin i...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Brazil updates its list of cosmetic restricted substances

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On 8 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of restricted substances in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Great Britain notifies restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate

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On 16 October 2024, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. A 60-day consul...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Children's exposure to Butylparaben and Salicylic Acid: preliminary 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...

Monday, January 13, 2025

Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

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On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics...