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, 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...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Addendum to the SCCS Opinion on Aluminium (preliminary version)

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After the SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products, an error w...

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

New method for determination of polar N-nitrosamines in cosmetic products

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The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published an analytical method for the determination of polar N-nitr...

Monday, December 21, 2020

Impact assessment on allergen labelling: the report

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In December 2018, the European Commission launched a study to assess the possible impacts of extending the obligation to label allergens on cosmetic p...