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, October 4, 2021

The Givaudan Sericoside: a cellular youth reprogrammer

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Obtained by green fractionation of the root bark of Terminalia sericea, a Tanzanian tree, this active ingredient acts at the genetic level to reprogra...

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Samphira Oil Bioactive: the CODIF natural and organic retinol like active ingredient

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Obtained from rock samphire, Samphira Oil Bioactive is a natural and organic certified retinol like active ingredient, transformed through the supercr...

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

A new guide from ECHA on classifying and labelling TiO2

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This ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) guide is designed to help companies and national authorities understand how mixtures containing titanium dioxide...

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Reminder: entry into application of the Carc.2 (inhalation) classification for TiO2

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On this 1 October 2021, two European Regulations come into force: the 14th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and scientific Progress) of the CLP Regulation...

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Brazil updates its list of authorised preservatives

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On 13 September 2021, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.528, adopted on 4 August to internalise Mercosur Resolution No.35/20, which establi...

Monday, September 20, 2021

A cleaner hair, for longer with Nutrinvent Balance by Croda

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Based on a novel encapsulation technology, this active launched by Croda allows a targeted delivery and a controlled release of “anti-oily hair” activ...

Monday, September 20, 2021

Zanthalene by Givaudan: a comforting phyto-botox active ingredient

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Crafted by green fractionation, Zanthalene is a scalable natural active ingredient with botox-like efficacy and skin sensitivity modulation benefits. ...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Corrigendum to Regulation 2021/1099

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At the beginning of July 2021, the European Commission published Regulation 2021/1099, which amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restri...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Proposal for the identification of two cosmetic ingredients as SVHC

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On September 3, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a consultation on proposals for the identification as SVHC (substances of very high conc...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Peptilium by Silab: natural anti-aging biopeptides

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The latest Silab active ingredient, Peptilium is a global anti-aging product that combines efficacy, transversality and naturality. Composed of natura...

Thursday, September 2, 2021

HEMA/Hair dyes Reminder: new restrictions come into force

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This September 3, 2021 marks the entry into force of new restrictions provided for by European Regulations 2020/1682 (for HEMA and di-HEMA TMHDC) and ...

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Ayuredi: the new Expanscience holistic active ingredient

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Extracted from holy basil leaves sourced in Thailand, this new active ingredient from Expancience, rich in polyphenols, claims a 360° action, at the s...