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, August 26, 2024

A Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/858 (Nanomaterials)

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Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024 amended Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restricted ingredients) of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223...

Monday, July 22, 2024

Regulation 2022/1181: entry into force this 31 July 2024

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It comes into force for products placed on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised pr...

Monday, July 15, 2024

IARC classifies talc in Group 2A

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On 5 July 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) released the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of talc, announci...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Reminder: entry into force of S.I. 2023/764 in Great Britain

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Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, comes into force on 6 July 20...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Proposal for classification of Propylparaben as ED ENV 1

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On 3 July 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that Belgium had submitted a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Pr...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Silver: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...

Monday, July 1, 2024

The European Commission notifies its 7th "CMR" Regulation

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On 24 June 2024, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic use of substances classified as CMR by Regulati...

Monday, July 1, 2024

14th and 15th ATP in the CLP: Great Britain's line-up is (almost) perfect

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On 27 June 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in the Great Britain, announced that the ministe...

Monday, July 1, 2024

Intention to CLH classification of Padimate O as Repr. 1B

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On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Spain’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for several dime...

Monday, June 24, 2024

Benzotriazole, N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide: proposals for harmonised classification in Great Britain

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On 20 June 2024, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in the UK, published its opinions proposing the ...

Monday, June 17, 2024

The French Academy of Medicine warns of the risks of glyoxylic acid

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Following the publication of a number of concordant scientific studies, the French Academy of Medicine has just issued a press release warning of the ...

Monday, June 17, 2024

Bronopol, Heliotropin, Potassium Caroate: ECHA's RAC opinions

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On 13 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: continued work on t...