Ingredients:News

p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSE

On 2 April 2026, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on the harmonised classification and labelling of several cosmetic ingredients in the GB MCL (Mandatory Classification and Labelling), the equivalent of Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation. Many are in line with the corresponding opinions of ECHA’s RAC, but not all…

Allergens: Canada updates the Cosmetic Notification Form

As announced, Health Canada has just updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to reflect its new “flexible approach” regarding the disclosure of the concentration information of certain fragrance allergens.

CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for Benzylhemiformal

On 1 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that two preservatives used in cosmetics were the subject of an intention for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) (for Climbazole) and a classification proposal (for Benzylhemiformal).

IARC classifies Butyraldehyde in Group 2B

On March 27, 2026, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced the publication in The Lancet Oncology of the results of its assessment of the carcinogenicity of Butyraldehyde, a fragrance ingredient.

Restrictions on PFAS in Europe: moving towards a ban with no exemptions for cosmetics

The lengthy process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe is entering its final stages. The opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) and the draft opinion of the SEAC (Socio-Economic Analysis Committee) of ECHA have now been published, and the public consultation on the latter is open until 25 May 2026.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Reminder: the 2nd CMR Regulation applicable since 1st May 2020

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Published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 25 November 2019, Regulation 2019/1966 came fully into force on 1 May. This second text int...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Urban'Hair by Berkem, the anti-pollution protector

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More than nine out of ten people today live in a polluted atmosphere. Not only the skin, but also the hair and scalp are particularly exposed, especia...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

InnerRenewal [CC+A], , Naolys' new anti-ageing active ingredient

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Skin aging is certainly a natural mechanism that cannot be stopped, but it can be slowed down. Naolys, an ingredient supplier from Bordeaux, has devel...

Monday, April 27, 2020

What microplastics ban for China?

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In China, cosmetic rinse-off products will be subject to a manufacturing ban starting on 31 December 2020 and a sales ban effective on 31 December 202...

Monday, April 27, 2020

EU Endocrine disruptors regulation: what do stakeholders think?

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As part of its “Fitness Check” on endocrine disruptors (a review of existing regulations to assess whether they are relevant and effective for the man...

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Nightessence by Aschland, the night repairer

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It claims nightly skin repair, a detoxifying and cleansing effect, a regenerating and resetting action of the epidermis. In a web conference on March ...

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Indigofera Tinctoria: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of the hair dye ingredient Indigofera Tinctoria. It was adopted by written procedure on 3 ...

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Givaudan's Synchronight, the cosmetic ingredient that makes you sleep better

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On the dates when the event should have initially been held (from March 31 to April 2), the organizers of in-cosmetics 2020 proposed a series of web-c...

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

ECHA's targeted consultation on the classification Repr. 1B of two cosmetic ingredients

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On 7 April 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a targeted consultation on three substances, two of which can be used in cosmetic products:...

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Anses proposes to identify resorcinol as a proven endocrine disruptor

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As part of the National Endocrine Disruptor Strategy, the French Anses has assessed the potential of endocrine disruption for human health of resorcin...

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Europe notifies WTO of forthcoming restrictions for HEMA / di-HEMA TMHDC

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On March 27, 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to limit the use of nail products containing HEMA and di-HEMA...

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Aluminium in cosmetic products: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. It was adopted at the plenary meeting on 3 and 4 M...