Ingredients:News

p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSE

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC, but not all…

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification Form

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.

CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for Benzylhemiformal

On 1 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that two preservatives used in cosmetics were the subject of an intention for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) (for Climbazole) and a classification proposal (for Benzylhemiformal).

IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Restrictions on PFAS in Europe: moving towards a ban with no exemptions for cosmetics

The lengthy process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe is entering its final stages. The opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) and the draft opinion of the SEAC (Socio-Economic Analysis Committee) of ECHA have now been published, and the public consultation on the latter is open until 25 May 2026.

Monday, April 26, 2021

Resorcinol, Propylparaben, Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene: Final Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...

Monday, April 26, 2021

Addendum to the SCCS Opinion on Aluminium: final version

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The SCCS has just published the final version of its Addendum to the Opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products, as regards the maximum c...

Monday, April 26, 2021

Safety assessment: 11th revision of the SCCS' Notes of Guidance

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At its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021, the SCCS adopted the 11th revision of its Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and th...

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Cosmétagora: the winners of the 2021 Prix de la Formulation

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Due to the health crisis, Cosmétagora, the trade show dedicated to formulation, has been transformed into a digital version this year. The top ingredi...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

French ANSES publishes a pre-list of endocrine disruptors

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In the framework of the French second National Strategy on Endocrine Disruptors (SNPE 2), the ANSES has drawn up a list of substances of interest and ...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Methyl-n-Methylanthranilate: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTO

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On 15 March 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to introduce restrictions on the use of the fragrance ingredie...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

ECHA recommends adding 3 silicones to the REACH Authorisation List

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On 14 April 2021, ECHA announced that it is recommending that the European Commission add three cyclosiloxanes, D4, D5 and D6, to the REACH Authorisat...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Hydroxyapatite: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Hydroxyapatite in nano form. It was adopted at its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021,...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Greentech launches Circalys, a feel good energizing active ingrédient

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Greentech launches a new innovative natural active ingredient : Circalys. A chrono-detox active ingredient providing a “feel good energizing” effect, ...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Mangixyl by Givaudan: a natural sebum harmoniser

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Mangixyl is an active ingredient discovered by Givaudan during the fractionation of mango leaves from responsible, traceable and sustainable sourcing ...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

EleVastin by Gattefossé: to prevent gravity-induced face sagging

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Though the laws of gravity are inescapable, the side effects they have on our skin don’t have to be, says Gattefossé. EleVastin is its targeted soluti...

Monday, March 29, 2021

CoRAP 2021-2023: 18 "cosmetic" substances to be evaluated

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ECHA published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. It includes a total of 58 substances to be evaluat...