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, 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...

Monday, December 18, 2023

Proposal of CLH classification for Drometrizole

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On 13 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Germany’s proposal for an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Dromet...

Monday, December 18, 2023

1 substance, 1 assessment: the European Commission adopts three legislative proposals

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On 7 December 2023, the European Commission adopted three legislative proposals to implement its “1 substance, 1 assessment” reform of chemicals asses...