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.

Friday, April 24, 2026

Micron-sized Silver : final version of the SCCS' Scientific Advice

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In October 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to evaluate the safety of micron-sized particulate Silver in cosmetic products. T...

Friday, April 24, 2026

Cannabidiol: final version of the SCCS' Scientific Advice

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In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Cannabidiol. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety ...

Friday, April 24, 2026

4-MBC, Silver, Hexyl salicylate... what’s changing on 1 May 2026

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This 1 May 2026 marks the entry into force of the provisions of two European regulations, with practical implications for several ingredients, includi...

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Methylparaben: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 22 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the publication of the conclusions of the assessment of methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INC...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1st update of ED Lists for 2026

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, drawn up and updated twice a year by five national authorities from European Union Member States,...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Consultation on the CLH classification of Maleic Acid

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On April 20, 202, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Austria’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of...

Friday, April 17, 2026

BHA: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation: what MEPs are set to vote on

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On 15 April 2026, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment (ENVI) and Committee on the Internal Market (IMCO) met to adopt their amendme...

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Heliotropin: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) in favor of the CLH classification of Heliotropin (a fra...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Omnibus VI: What can we expect from the future Article 15 on CMRs in the Cosmetics Regulation?

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As the European Omnibus VI package, which aims to simplify certain requirements and procedures for chemicals, is due to be debated in the European Par...

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

France is consulting on its priorities regarding endocrine disruptors

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On 10 April 2026, the French government launched a consultation on a draft set of government priorities and an action plan on endocrine disruptors, wi...

Friday, April 3, 2026

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

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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 ...