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.

Friday, January 30, 2026

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “P...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

CLH classifications: consultation for 1,4-Butanediol, proposal for Benzyl Benzoate

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On January 28, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) o...

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Intention of CLH classification for Benzyl Benzoate

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On 21 January 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of B...

Monday, January 19, 2026

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Great Britain publishes its new restrictions

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On January 15, 2026, the Great Britain published Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 23. It provides for the ban on the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Campho...

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Aggregate exposure to salicylic acid: Request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On January 12, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess th...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Proposed CLH classifications for 4 ingredients used in cosmetics

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On January 14, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposals submitted for four ingredie...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Publication of the 8th European "CMR" Regulation

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The European Union has just published Regulation (EU) 2026/78, the eighth annual text aimed at banning or regulating substances recently classified as...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

A world tour of allergen labelling

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At the 23rd Regulatory Issues Conference - Perfumes & Cosmetics held on 19 and 20 November 2025, Linh de Beaucorps and Juliette Blès from FEBEA re...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The US FDA publishes a report on the use of PFAS in cosmetics

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On 29 December 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration published a “Report on the Use of PFAS in cosmetic products and associated risks.” Its conclu...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Terms and conditions of the PFAS ban: French Decree published

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On 30 December 2025, Decree No.2025-1376 “on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” was pub...

Monday, December 22, 2025

The issues surrounding a classification of sodium fluoride

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On 18 December 2025, the French ANSES published an article on its website explaining the reasons that led it to propose a CLH classification of sodium...

Friday, December 19, 2025

Micron-sized Silver : preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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In October 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to evaluate the safety of micron-sized particulate Silver in cosmetic products. T...