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 6, 2025

SOPHIM: the choice of stability!

SOPHIM, a reliable supplier of olive squalane, for a secure & stable supply

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

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On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new...

Monday, December 30, 2024

Great Britain: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

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On 17 December 2024, Great Briatain published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI name...

Monday, December 30, 2024

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

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On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using stan...

Monday, December 30, 2024

ED Lists updated

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, compiled and updated by five national authorities in European Union Member States, has compiled a...

Monday, December 30, 2024

Triclosan, Triclocarban: Regulation 2024/996 comes into force

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On this 31 December 2024, the new restrictions on the preservatives Triclocarban and Triclosan set out in Regulation 2024/996 come into force. They ap...

Monday, December 23, 2024

CoRAP 2025-2027: ECHA's proposal

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On 18 December 2024, ECHA (European Chemicals Agenncy) announced the publication of its proposal for an updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)....

Monday, December 23, 2024

Consultation on the CLH classification of Aminomethyl Propanol

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On 16 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Austria’s proposal for harmonised classification and labellin...

Monday, December 16, 2024

Intention of CLH classification for Nerol

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On 11 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Denmark’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Geraniol,...

Monday, December 16, 2024

ECHA's RAC validates CMR classification for several cosmetic ingredients

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On 5 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reviewed the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: six opinions from t...

Monday, December 16, 2024

Pantodium Cica, the bio alternative to D-Panthenol

Give your skin its own daily superpower with Pantodium Cica, an award-winning active ingredient at In-Cosmetics Asia 2024!

Monday, December 16, 2024

Ingredients in the news: cannabidiol

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Even though cannabidiol has been gaining ground in cosmetics since 2020, it does raise questions. That’s why Estelle Dehier, from Labosphère, has chos...