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, June 23, 2020

CeraFluid by Roelmi HPC: the active ingredient architect of the skin

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CeraFluid is an innovation from Roelmi HPC R&D laboratories in light of sustainable active ingredients for cosmetic applications. This antiaging f...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

ECHA: Member State Committee does not validate the classification of resorcinol as SVHC

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At its June meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) did not unanimously support France’s proposal to identify resorcinol as an SVHC. However, the co...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Kannabia Sense: the cosmetic microbiota whisperer

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Kannabia SensePLF is a new cosmetic active ingredient in Vytrus Biotech portfolio, an innovative prebiotic treatment that stimulates the skin microbio...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

HICC, Atranol and Chloroatranol: French ANSM reminds regulatory requirements

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In a “Notice to Manufacturers”, French ANSM reminds manufacturers, Responsible Persons for placing cosmetic products on the market and distributors of...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

VKM call for data on caffeine in cosmetics

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The VKM (Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment) launched a call for data on caffeine concentrations in cosmetics and personal care p...

Monday, June 15, 2020

ECHA: RAC backs restricting intentional uses of microplastics

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RAC has adopted its opinion on ECHA’s proposal to restrict the use of microplastics that are intentionally added to products on the EU/EEA market, in ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

A new list of endocrine disruptors

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Would some Member States of the European Union find the Commission a little slow in regulating endocrine disruptors (EDs)? Five of them have just laun...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The Rose Active that eliminates zombie cells from the skin

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A new anti-aging concept that has appeared in the medical world: the use of senolytic molecules that promote rejuvenation by specifically eliminating ...

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

CosmeGreen, SurfactGreen's first cosmetic surfactant

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Following the principles of green chemistry, SurfactGreen offers different types of eco-compatible, bio-sourced and biodegradable surfactants. They ar...

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Lipobelle™ Pino C from Mibelle Biochemistry: much more than CBD

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CBD is generating increasing interest in the world of cosmetics. This major cannabinoid, which is found in hemp, is said to have numerous health benef...

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Public enquiry on the geographical indication "Absolue Pays de Grasse".

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Following the request for approval of the association Les Fleurs d’Exception du Pays de Grasse, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) h...

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Natura-Tec reveals the beauty of the natural

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Natura-Tec, specialized in the development of natural and eco-responsible cosmetic ingredients, presents its two latest launches: a cocktail of micro-...