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, March 21, 2022

Kojic Acid: the SCCS final Opinion

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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, March 21, 2022

Hydroxyapatite: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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After a first negative Opinion of the SCCS, and the cosmetic industry having provided additional information in support of its safe use in oral care p...

Monday, March 21, 2022

Sodium Bromothymol Blue: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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The European Commission has asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Sodium Bromothymol Blue (a hair dye ingredient). The Scientific Committee accepted ...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Reminder: entry into force of the 4th CMR Regulation

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On this 1 March 2022, Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR, is coming into force. In par...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Brazil updates its list of authorised UV-filters

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On 18 February 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.600, adopted on 9 February to internalise Mercosur Resolution No. 44/15, as amended ...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

PhytoCollagen by Lipoid Kosmetik: the plant-based collagen alternative

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Plant-derived, COSMOS-certified, vegan and sustainable, the Lipoid Kosmetik’s PhytoCollagen offers an alternative to collagen derived from animal or s...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

IFF's Genencare OSMS achieves Upcycled Certified certification

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IFF’s Health & Biosciences division is pleased to announce the three ingredients in their Genencare OSMS personal care bioactives range have achie...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Europe notifies WTO of the ban on 12 nanomaterials

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at banning 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials for which...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and the UK

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Since the entry into force of the Brexit, the UK has put in place its own regulation applicable to cosmetic products. But if the main text (very simil...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Citral: Request for an Opinion to SCCS

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The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Citral (fragrance ingredient) with regard to its sensitising potential. The Sc...

Monday, February 21, 2022

CLH consultation on Benzoyl Peroxide

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On February 7, 2022, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of Be...

Monday, February 14, 2022

The 5th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban or regulate substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2021/849 (1...