Ingredients:News

p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSE

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC, but not all…

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification Form

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.

CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for Benzylhemiformal

On 1 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that two preservatives used in cosmetics were the subject of an intention for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) (for Climbazole) and a classification proposal (for Benzylhemiformal).

IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Restrictions on PFAS in Europe: moving towards a ban with no exemptions for cosmetics

The lengthy process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe is entering its final stages. The opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) and the draft opinion of the SEAC (Socio-Economic Analysis Committee) of ECHA have now been published, and the public consultation on the latter is open until 25 May 2026.

Monday, May 27, 2024

A study into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinol

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This will be the first epidemiological study conducted in France into the occupational exposure of hairdressers to resorcinol and the effects on the t...

Monday, May 27, 2024

Canada: the latest changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On 17 May 2024, Health Canada announced the latest update to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which lists ingredients that are banned or restricted in...

Monday, May 27, 2024

SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : final version

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Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Intention to classify Propylparaben as ED ENV 1

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On 15 May 2024, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced Belgium’s intention to propose the harmonised classification and labelling of Propylpar...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

California and its Prop 65

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In the United States, California is undoubtedly the most active and most advanced State when it comes to protecting consumers from chemical substances...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and Great Britain

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Since the Brexit, cosmetic ingredient regulations on both sides of the Channel have been evolving in parallel… which has led to differences in require...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Regulation 2024/1328: new restrictions for D4, D5 and D6

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Regulation 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 17 May, amends Annex XVII of European REACH Regulation...

Monday, May 13, 2024

New proposal of CLH classification for Resorcinol

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On 8 May 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had received France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Re...

Monday, May 13, 2024

The fate of cosmetic ingredients in Great Britain

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Since the Brexit, Great Britain has regained control of the management of cosmetic ingredients. With its own CLP classifications, specific provisions ...

Monday, May 6, 2024

New US FDA consultation on increasing colourant certification fees

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened a 30-day consultation period on its proposed increase in certification fees for colorants for u...

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Provital and the Olympics of beauty

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As Paris prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events of 2024 in just a few weeks’ time, ingredient supplier Provital got caught up in Olympic ...

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Seppic or the seven deadly sins

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Instead of fighting its demons, the raw materials supplier suggests its customers succumb to gluttony, laziness… Seppic was inspired by the deadly sin...