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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: final Opinion of the SCCS

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In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercury salts as preservatives. The ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026

n-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine: Intention of CLH classification

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On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to introduce harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for ...

Friday, January 30, 2026

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “P...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

CLH classifications: consultation for 1,4-Butanediol, proposal for Benzyl Benzoate

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On January 28, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) o...

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Intention of CLH classification for Benzyl Benzoate

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On 21 January 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of B...

Monday, January 19, 2026

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Great Britain publishes its new restrictions

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On January 15, 2026, the Great Britain published Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 23. It provides for the ban on the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Campho...

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Aggregate exposure to salicylic acid: Request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On January 12, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess th...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Proposed CLH classifications for 4 ingredients used in cosmetics

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On January 14, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposals submitted for four ingredie...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Publication of the 8th European "CMR" Regulation

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The European Union has just published Regulation (EU) 2026/78, the eighth annual text aimed at banning or regulating substances recently classified as...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

A world tour of allergen labelling

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At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held on 19 and 20 November 2025, Linh de Beaucorps and Juliette Blès from FEBEA re...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The US FDA publishes a report on the use of PFAS in cosmetics

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On 29 December 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration published a “Report on the Use of PFAS in cosmetic products and associated risks.” Its conclu...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Terms and conditions of the PFAS ban: French Decree published

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On 30 December 2025, Decree No.2025-1376 “on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” was pub...