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 15, 2021

Skin'Calm by Berkem: the new anti-maskne active ingredient

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According to a study by the NPD Group, sales of facial care products for acne or blemishes rose by 32% between 2019 and 2020. This increase can be exp...

Monday, November 15, 2021

Proposed CLH classification for Benzotriazole

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On 8 November 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Germany fo...

Monday, November 8, 2021

Publication of the 4th Regulation on CMRs

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The European Union has just published Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text aiming to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR. It co...

Monday, November 8, 2021

Methyl Salicylate: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in September 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on...

Monday, October 25, 2021

Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTO

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On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce new use restrictions for two UV filters, Benzophenone-3 ...

Monday, October 25, 2021

Europe notifies WTO of changes to "Contains formaldehyde" warning

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On 14 October 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation to introduce changes in the labelling rules for cosmetic products con...

Monday, October 25, 2021

Cosmébio: the Ingredients Trophies 2021

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On 14 October, on the occasion of its second “Ingredients Meeting”, the Cosmébio association awarded its Ingredients Trophies for 2021 in two categori...

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Butylparaben, Homosalate: 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, October 11, 2021

The regulatory future of endocrine disruptors

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Numerous actions are planned within the framework of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability drawn up by the European Commission. Some of them will ...

Monday, October 4, 2021

BHT: the SCCS preliminary 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, October 4, 2021

Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS preliminary 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, October 4, 2021

Environmental impacts: how to choose the right ingredients

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What ingredients should be used in the eco-design of a product? What criteria should be used to choose them? How can the environmental impact of a pro...