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, 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...

Monday, December 18, 2023

EDQM study: 30% of cosmetics contain formaldehyde

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According to a market surveillance study published by the EQDM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), and conducted by ...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Intention of CLH classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Germany’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Trifluo...

Monday, December 11, 2023

SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : preliminary 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...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: ECHA's RAC opinions on the proposed CLH classifications

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) had adopted eight opinions on proposals fo...

Monday, December 4, 2023

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2023: the Q&A of the FEBEA - Ingredients section

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As every year, at the close of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on 8 and 9 November 2023, the FEBEA team answered questions ...

Monday, December 4, 2023

OPSS impact survey on future BHT restrictions

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The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the UK cosmetics industry, has just announced that the UK Office for Produc...

Monday, December 4, 2023

PhycoAge™: Cell communication regulator for a rejuvenated skin

Microphyt, the market leader in bioactives derived from microalgae, introduces its first anti-ageing active ingredient: PhycoAge™. Thanks to its 3-in-...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Silver: request for an Opinion to 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, November 27, 2023

Court of the CJEU: cosmetic ingredients may be tested on animals

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The decision had been eagerly awaited by the cosmetics industry, animal welfare groups and even the European Commission, which had put on hold the exa...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Hydroxyapatite: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS (oral products)

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...