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, November 20, 2023

Preparing the Octocrylene restriction: a call for contributions from Anses

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On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a call for comments and evidence as part of the Anses’ Regulatory Ma...

Monday, November 20, 2023

Intention of CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as CMR and ED

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On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Hexamet...

Monday, November 20, 2023

An ED Lists update

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, developed and maintained by five national authorities in European Union Member States, lists subs...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Butylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate: final Opinions 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...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Water-soluble zinc salts in oral products: the final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the submission of new data by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of water-soluble zi...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Fullerenes: final Opinion of the SCCS

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In the framework of the assessment of nanomaterials notified under Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the SCCS assessed the safety of F...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Hexyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Salicylate as “Toxic for...

Monday, November 6, 2023

Great Britain notifies changes to the regulations on BHT

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On 27 October 2023, the Great Britain announced forthcoming restrictions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), an antioxidant with potential e...

Monday, November 6, 2023

CLH classifications: targeted consultations on lithium compounds and Methyl Methacrylate

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On 31 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched two targeted consultations on ingredients that could be used in cosmetics: three lit...

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Chlorhexidine: French ANSM warns of risk of immediate serious allergic reaction

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On 30 November 2023, the French National Agency for Safety and Health Products (ANSM) published a press release warning consumers of the risk of aller...

Monday, October 30, 2023

Great Britain updates its CLP

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On 23 October 2023, the UK announced that it had updated its CLP Regulation and the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling) list. This concern...