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, November 16, 2020

Hydroxyapatite, Copper and Colloidal Copper (nanos): Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanom...

Monday, November 9, 2020

EU regulation of endocrine disruptors: "some room for improvement", according to the JRC

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The Fitness Check on endocrine disruptors was published together with the European Commission’s Communication on its “Sustainable Chemicals Strategy”....

Monday, November 9, 2020

HAA299 [nano]: New request for SCCS Opinion

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The nano UV filter HAA299 (Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl) Piperazine) will be subject to a new safety assessment by the SCCS. The request has been m...

Monday, November 9, 2020

iPeptide by Lipotrue: the active ingredient that awakens the eye contour area

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In a webinar broadcast on 6 October 2020, Silvia Pastor presented iPeptide, the latest launch of Lipotrue. It is a peptide specifically designed for t...

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Deoxyarbutin ban, restrictions on Dihydroxyacetone: a draft European regulation notified to the WTO

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On 20 October 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to ban Deoxyarbutin and to introduce restrictions on the use...

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Resorcinol: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Scientific advice of the SCCS on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate

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Following the European Commission’s request to shed light on its previous 2011 Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with phot...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Proposals for a harmonised classification for benzyl alcohol and silver

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On 19 October 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a public consultation on two proposals for harmonised classification of Benzyl alcohol and...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Sharon Laboratories' preservative-free preservatives

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How can we solve the problem of preserving cosmetic products, when consumers demand clean, natural, transparent formulas… adapted to sensitive skin? M...

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

CSSC : Request for an addendum to the Opinion on Aluminium

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In March 2020, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. Fo...

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Emulium® Dolcea MB by Gattefossé: the emulsifier of the next generation of natural cosmetics

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Among Gattefossé’s latest developments, Emulium® Dolcea MB is the most advanced and robust O/W emulsifier in its natural range. Its composition has be...