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.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

80% of products based on essential oils do not comply with the CLP Regulation, according to the DGCCRF

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On 20 January 2021, the French DGCCRF published the results of its annual chemical control plans for 2018 and 2019. In 2019, one of the product catego...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Prostaglandin analogues: request for the SCCS Opinion

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Following the alert of the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, prostaglandin analogues used in cosmetic products will be subject to a safety ...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Hacking maskne: a quorum quenching story, by Vytrus Biotech

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Consumer trends throughout 2020 have been shaken by the global pandemic we are experiencing. This health crisis has marked a milestone in consumer beh...

Monday, February 1, 2021

Capsuretinol UHC by Ecopol Tech: retinol made safer and more effective!

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You dreamed of a more stable, less irritating, more concentrated and more effective retinol? Ecopol Tech has done it! With its microcapsules containin...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Octocrylene: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Adipoless Eco: a natural version of Adipoless by SEPPIC

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Building on the success and effectiveness of Adipoless a silhouette and anti-dark circle active ingredient, Seppic’s cosmetic active ingredient brand,...

Monday, January 25, 2021

Microbeads, thickeners : JRS presents 2 natural alternatives

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Expert in the transformation of plant fibres into innovative natural cosmetic ingredients, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne France has just added two new te...

Monday, January 18, 2021

Senseryn by Provital: skin and senses connected for well-being

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Senseryn is a natural active ingredient made from hops, which was created by Provital as a result of desire to improve the quality of life of people w...

Monday, January 18, 2021

SCCS's Scientific Advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics: final version

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, the Committee published its preliminary Scientific Advice on the ...

Monday, January 11, 2021

Lipoid Kosmetik revisits yoghurt for sensitive skins

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Yoghurt is seen by consumers as a healthy, tasty food full of nutrients, including prebiotics. Lipoid Kosmetic has taken this positive appreciation as...

Monday, January 11, 2021

Berkem expands its range of floral waters

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In response to the cosmetics industry’s growing market demand for natural ingredients and botanical extracts, Berkem SAS, the plant extraction subsidi...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Benzophenone-3: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...