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.

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...

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Zanthalene by Givaudan: the active ingredient that mimics botox

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Givaudan Active Beauty introduces Zanthalene®, a naturally derived “scalable” active ingredient with botox-like efficacy and the ability to modulate s...

Monday, August 30, 2021

CLH Consultation on Formic Acid

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On August 23, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of For...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Europe notifies the 18th ATP of the CLP to the WTO

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On 2 August 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 18th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific ...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

CLH consultation for Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal

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On August 9, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonized classification and labelling of Methy...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Health Canada adjusts its upcoming changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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From October 14 to December 12, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. After reviewing the l...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Nanomaterials: the European Commission's report

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Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 provides that the European Commission is required to submit to the European Parliament and the Counci...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Nanomaterials: French ANSES calls for a more protective European definition

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In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the definition of a nanomaterial, ANSES calls for not excluding from this definition cert...

Monday, August 23, 2021

HAA299 (nano): preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in October 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinio...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Final Opinion of the SCCS

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