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 21, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Methyl 2-Octynoate

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On 14 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Denma...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Berkem launches a new active ingredient from kiwi leaves

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Berkem, French specialist in plant extraction, is launching a new active ingredient called Ki’Leaft. The 100% natural, COSMOS-certified kiwi leaf extr...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Mountain Tea Pro by Lipoid Kosmetik: the active ingredient that regenerates the skin during the night

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Lipoid Kosmetik, a manufacturer of botanical extracts, actives and natural phospholipid products for the cosmetic and personal care industry, presents...

Monday, November 14, 2022

Triclosan and Triclocarban: final version of the Scientific Advice of the SCCS

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Following the publication of a first list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed as a priority, and the subsequen...

Monday, November 14, 2022

CALMandrin, an anti-inflammaging from Mibelle Biochemistry

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CALMandrin is the Mibelle’s latest sustainable solution for combatting inflammaging by notably improving the signs of aging, as well as soothing redde...

Monday, November 14, 2022

100% of Silab's active ingredients notified to the Chinese NMPA

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The ingredient supplier Silab has just announced that 100% of its standard active ingredients are now notified on the NMPA platform (the agency in cha...

Monday, November 14, 2022

US color additive certification fees to rise soon

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The U.S. FDA has just transmitted to the WTO a draft regulation aiming at increasing the fees for colo additives certification services. This certific...

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

in-cosmetics Asia 2022: the winners of the Awards

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From November 1 to 3, 2022, Bangkok hosted the 2022 edition of in-cosmetics Asia. The flagship ingredient suppliers were present. The organizers revea...

Monday, November 7, 2022

The new preservatives: always a myth or one day a reality?

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Selecting the most appropriate preservatives for a cosmetic formula is already not an easy challenge. But when on top of that the range of substances ...

Monday, November 7, 2022

Sodium Bromothymol Blue: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2022, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...

Monday, October 31, 2022

Hinoline C, as a 100% natural preservative

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It has just won the Ingredients Trophy - Technical Category, awarded by Cosmébio during its Ingredients and Packaging meetings held on October 26 and ...

Monday, October 31, 2022

Vitamin A: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2021 in the context of the availability of new data on global exposure to ...