Ingredients:News

The European Commission notifies an "Omnibus+" (CMRs and other ingredients)

On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed, on the one hand, at prohibiting the use in cosmetics of substances classified as CMR under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 (23rd ATP to the CLP Regulation), and, on the other hand, at introducing or amending restrictions applicable to several ingredients recently assessed by the SCCS.

Deltamethrin: proposal of CLH classification

On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin, an ingredient already suspected of acting as an endocrine disruptor.

Update to the rolling list of European REACH restrictions

On 2 July 2026, the European Commission announced a review of the “rolling list” in its REACH restrictions roadmap, first published in 2022. It provides an update on the work currently underway at the various stages of the restrictions development process.

CLH classifications: two consultations, one intention

On July 1, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of two consultations on proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), one for Dimethyl Imidazolidinone and the other for Benzyl Benzoate. It also published a new classification intention for Butyrolactone, a fragrance ingredient.

Reminder: application of S.I. 2023/764 in Great Britain

This is the final provision of Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, which comes into force on 6 July 2026. It imposes restrictions on the use of methyl-n-methylanthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Taiwan confirms the changes to its list of restricted ingredients

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In April 2025, Taiwan notified a change to its List of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetic Products. The planned provisions have now been confirmed, wi...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Safety of hairdressing professionals: request for Scientific advice from the SCCS

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On October 30, 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate concern...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 ("New Allergens" Regulation)

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which imposed mandatory labeling for a total of 80 substances i...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Cresyl Methoxycinnamate: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Silver: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Acetophenone: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, which introduced new conditions of use for BHT, Homosalate, and...

Monday, November 3, 2025

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Notification from Great Britain

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On 31 October 2025, the Great Britain notified a draft text with the aim of banning the use of the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, as well as 1...

Friday, October 31, 2025

Synthetic amorphous silica: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...

Friday, October 31, 2025

m-Aminophenol: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 22 October 2025 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of 3-aminophenol (INCI: m...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: Kojic Acid restrictions now fully in force in Great Britain

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The various measures contained in Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1334, published by Great Britain on December 17, 2024, continue to come into effect on...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: final step in the implementation of IFRA 51

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On 30 June 2023, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) notified the 51st amendment to its Standards. 28 months later, on 30 October 2025, the...