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.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Principhyal® Cube3: Roelmi HPC Power 3 hyaluronic acid

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A 2.0 hyaluronic acid: this is what the ingredient supplier Roelmi HPC offers. With a very specific spectrum of effectiveness, it acts in synergy with...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS last February, the Committee has just published its Scientific Advice on the safety...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in inhalable cosmetics: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products that lead to exposure by inhalation. It was adopt...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

B-Shape, Codif's new anti-puffiness active

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Extracted by enzymatic treatment from a red algae, B-Shape, Codif’s new active ingredient, activates lipolysis and promotes fat breakdown. It thus att...

Thursday, October 8, 2020

in-cosmetics Global: the 2020 Awards

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in-cosmetics Global revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards during its virtual edition held from 6 to 8 October. 12 ingredients, launched on the marke...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Illipe Butter: a low odour grade launched by Forestwise

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Forestwise is a supplier of cosmetic and food ingredients from the rainforest of Borneo, whose mission is to use its resources in a sustainable and re...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

EnerZea by Mirexus to the rescue of urban skins

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Canadian ingredient supplier Mirexus launches EnerZea™, a new corn-based active ingredient designed to defend and repair sensitive and reactive skin a...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSAR

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Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

AE Preserve PX-82: the new natural preservative from ae chemie

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Natural and preservative generally seem to be two most antinomic notions… even if their association makes more than one formulator dream… ae chemie, a...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Methyl Salicylate: Request for the SCCS Opinion

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Following its probable forthcoming classification as CMR2, which would prohibit a priori its use in cosmetic products, Methyl Salicylate will be subje...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Methyl-N-methylanthranilate: Request for the SCCS scientific advice

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The 2011 SCCS Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with photosensitizing potential, has just been the subject of a request fo...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

K-phyto™ [SC] Givaudan's Camellia: the power of stem cells against scalp dryness

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Developed by green biotechnology, this new Givaudan Active Beauty active ingredient offers a holistic action to combat dry scalp and its uncomfortable...