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.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A recent study to confirm the effectiveness and safety of organic sunscreens

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The effectiveness, SPF level and safety of organic sunscreen products, based on mineral screens (Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide), are regularly quest...

Monday, April 11, 2022

in-cosmetics Global 2022 under the sign of a re-unification... and a new future

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After two years of absence due to the health crisis, the star show dedicated to cosmetic ingredients finally took place. Held from April 5 to 7, 2022 ...

Monday, April 11, 2022

The award-winning ingredients of in-cosmetics Global 2022

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With 180 competing ingredients, the traditional Awards of the in-cosmetics Global trade fair, which after the Covid crisis held its first physical edi...

Monday, April 4, 2022

Triclosan and Triclocarban: 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, April 4, 2022

α- and β-arbutin: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2021 due to their potential to release Hydroquinone, a substance prohibited...

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The CoRAP 2022-2024 in lean mode

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ECHA has published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. It includes a total of 27 substances to be ass...

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

8 "cosmetic" ingredients in CLH consultation

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched consultations on proposals for the classification and harmonised labelling (or classification a...

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

ECHA: RAC Opinions on classification of 4 "cosmetic" ingredients

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The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just adopted its Opinions on the classification and harmonised labelli...

Monday, March 21, 2022

European consultation on the evaluation of chemical substances

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The European Green Deal foresees the establishment of a “one substance, one assessment” process for chemical safety assessments. The Commission believ...

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 ...