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.

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...

Monday, March 29, 2021

Expanscience launches an organic virgin avocado oil

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Committed to transparency and traceability thanks to their own supply chain in Peru, Laboratoires Expanscience have made avocado their product of exce...

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

A model of 3D dermal microtissue to study elastic properties in vitro

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Gattefossé Laboratories (who develops, manufactures and sells specialty ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries), in partnersh...

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Three Lipoid Kosmetik actives certified "microbiome-friendly"

More and more cosmetic products and ingredients claim to respect or rebalance the microbiome. Claims that are not always easy to prove… Lipoid Kosmeti...