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.

Monday, March 1, 2021

Nanomaterials in cosmetics: the French DGCCRF takes stock of the situation

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The DGCCRF has been carrying out controls on nanomaterials in cosmetic products since 2017. In 2019, controls were intensified and focused both on the...

Monday, March 1, 2021

Microbiota and skin care: Givaudan's strategies

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Whether it is a question of protecting it, balancing it or even using it to create cosmetic care products and respond to skin problems, such as skin s...

Monday, March 1, 2021

SantEnergy by Mibelle: energizing hair follicles

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SantEnergy, the latest cosmetic active ingredient from the Swiss group Mibelle Biochemistry, is a polyphenol-rich extract sustainably obtained from th...

Monday, February 22, 2021

Endocrine disruptors: 2nd call for data from the European Commission

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The European Commission is continuing its process of assessing the safety of potential endocrine disruptors used in cosmetic products. On 15 February ...

Monday, February 22, 2021

Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": request for the SCCS Opinion

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At what concentration in the finished product must the warning “Contains formaldehyde” appear on the label of a cosmetic? The regulation currently set...

Monday, February 22, 2021

Fermentation by Biosyntia: for more sustainable cosmetic active ingredients

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Naturalness and sustainability have become almost obligatory in order to meet growing consumer demand. However, sourcing sustainable raw materials is ...

Monday, February 15, 2021

CLH proposals for Hexyl salicylate and Disperse Red 17

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

Monday, February 8, 2021

HyRetin by Contipro: the new anti-ageing anti-acne treatment

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It combines the biological effects of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and retinoids. This new ester developed by Contipro, with very good skin pe...

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The 4th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning or regulating substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2020/1182 (15th...

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...