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.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Reminder: HICC, Atranol et Chloroatranol totally prohibited as of August 23, 2021

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This August 23, 2021 marks the total ban on the use of three fragrance allergens: Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC), as well as Atra...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Definition of nanomaterials in cosmetics: the DGCCRF and the ANSM confirm their interpretation

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On July 19, 2021, the French ANSM and the DGCCRF published a joint briefing note intended to “provide an educational presentation of the terms of the ...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Gattefossé obtains the ERI 360° label for three of its ingredients

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ERI 360° (Eco Responsible Ingredient), a label created by professionals of the cosmetic industry, has just certified three active ingredients manufact...

Monday, July 19, 2021

Methyl Salicylate: Preliminary 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 Preliminary Opin...

Monday, July 19, 2021

2 cosmetic ingredients added to the Candidate List (REACH)

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On July 8, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) for Autho...

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Titanium dioxide

It is part of many cosmetic formulas, usually as a sunscreen or colourant. It is also involved in all controversies on its toxicity, especially when i...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Regulation 2021/1099: Ban on Deoxyarbutin, restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone

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Regulation 2021/1099 of July 5, 2021, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 6, amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) and...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Silver: ECHA launches a targeted consultation on harmonized classification and labelling

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On July 6, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a targeted consultation on the harmonized classification and labelling of silver (nano and no...

Monday, July 12, 2021

CLH consultations for Propyl Gallate and Sulfur

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One invo...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Homosalate: Final Opinion 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, July 5, 2021

Triclosan / Triclocarban: Request for a scientific advice to the SCCS

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Following the publication of a first list of 14 suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, t...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Nanos Gold and Platinum: final Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...