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, 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...

Monday, February 14, 2022

Methylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Salicylic Acid: requests for SCCS Opinions

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Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...

Monday, February 14, 2022

Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS final Opinion

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Following the alert from the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of prostaglan...

Monday, February 7, 2022

500,000 grant for Global Bioenergies' new industrial (cosmetics) plant

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As part of the France Relance plan, Global Bioenergies has been awarded a €500,000 subsidy by the Grand Est Region to complete the construction of the...