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.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The U.S. FDA adds a filter to its Sunscreen Monograph

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This is a major development, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the late 1990s: the U.S. FDA has just issued a Final Order to add a UV filter ...

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Proposal of CLH classification of Padimate O as Repr. 1B

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On 3 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Spain’s proposal for an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of several dimeth...

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

New intention of CLH classification for Methylparaben

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On 3 June 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced France’s intention to propose, once again, the harmonised classification and labelling ...

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Reminder: entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1328

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This 6 June 2026 marks the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024, and the ban on D6 in rinse-off cosmetic products. Reminder.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

MEK: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 20 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the publication of the conclusions of the assessment of Butanone (INCI: MEK), carried o...

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Fragrance Allergen Disclosure: EU 2026 deadline and what it means for beauty brands worldwide

On 31 July 2026, a new European Union regulatory requirement affecting the majority of cosmetic products will become applicable. By this date, beauty ...

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Methyl Anthranilate: Intention of CLH classification

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On 6 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the Czech Republic’s intention to introduce harmonised classification and labelling (CLH...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Hydroxycitronellal, Glyoxylic Acid: Requests for Opinions to the SCCS

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On April 30, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approuved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission: one concer...

Monday, May 4, 2026

Acetophenone: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), which recommended classifying Acetophenone as Re...

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Omnibus VI: let the trilogue begin

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Following the European Parliament’s adoption of its position on Omnibus VI (the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the requirements applicable...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Regulation (EU) 2026/909: new restrictions for 12 cosmetic ingredients

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On 28 April 2026, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909 in the Official Journal of the European Union, amending Annexes II, III, V, and VI...

Monday, April 27, 2026

Silver Chloride, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate : CLH consultations

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On 27 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) submi...