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.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Intention to CLH classification of Dimethylaminopropylamine as Repr. 1B

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On 17 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Austria’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Dimethy...

Monday, January 15, 2024

Proposal for CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite

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On 10 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Hungary’s proposal of CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite, an oxidising and oral ...

Monday, January 15, 2024

Great Britain to align with the 14th and 15th ATPs of the European CLP

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The HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in GB, has just announced its intention to align itself with the ...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Publication of the 21st ATP of the CLP

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The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/197 of 19 October 2023 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5 January 2024. It is th...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Intention of CLH classification of several strontium compounds

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On 20 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Sweden’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for several...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Proposal of CLH classification for Silicon dioxide (nano)

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On 20 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the Netherlands’ proposal for an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Silver Zinc Zeolite: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the submission of a safety dossier by industry, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite, a preservative transferred to Annex...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Safety of aluminium in cosmetics: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following a new submission of exposure data by the “Aluminium” Consortium led by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission asked the SCCS (Scientific ...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Methylparaben: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Benzophenone-4: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Essential oils for cosmetic use: the French DGCCRF issues a reminder of the rules

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In a communication published on 15 December 2023, the DGCCRF (Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) warns consumers...

Monday, December 18, 2023

CoRAP 2024-2026: ECHA's proposal

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On 13 December 2023, ECHA (European Chemicals Agenncy) published its proposal for an updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This list includes...