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, April 2, 2019

A new preservative (HEPB) authorized at the end of 2019

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On 28 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of a new preservative - Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Buta...

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

DPS Phenoxyethanol: a hostage taking of the industry by the ANSM?

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On March 20, 2019, the ANSM issued a DPS (Décision de Police Sanitaire - Health Police Decision) to require manufacturers of leave-on cosmetic product...

Monday, March 25, 2019

New coatings for nano-TiO2 soon to be authorized

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On 21 March 201p, the European Union transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed to authorise the use of additional coating materials for the UV-filte...

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

ANSM: a mandatory warning on leave-on cosmetics containing phenoxyethanol

By a Health Police Decision of 13 March 2019, published on the ANSM website on 20 March, the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and He...

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

What to see at in-cosmetics Global 2019?

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in-cosmetics Global, the must-attend event dedicated to ingredients and raw materials for cosmetic formulations, is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versai...

Sunday, March 10, 2019

The new formulas of Cosmétagora (7/7)

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For the eleventh consecutive year, Cosmétagora showcased the latest innovations in cosmetic formulation. Organized on January 15 and 16 in Paris, this...

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Endocrine disruptors explained by the FEBEA (3/3)

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The issue of endocrine disruption is a real public health issue, which political and health authorities have begun to consider as such. But pending th...

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

The new formulas of Cosmétagora (5/7)

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The reputation of Cosmétagora is well established. This event has become a reference for the actors of the cosmetics industry. Every year, this show i...

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Endocrine disruptors explained by the FEBEA (2/3)

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Complex substances, difficult to characterize, potentially dangerous to human health, endocrine disruptors are of concern to consumers. Especially sin...

Monday, February 25, 2019

These UV filters that do not harm corals

Ultraviolet (UV) filters, which are common constituents of sunscreens and other cosmetics, are reported as a threat for coastal coral reef ecosystems....

Thursday, February 21, 2019

The microbiota in the spotlight at Cosmetagora 2019

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The cosmetics industry’s interest in the skin microbiota has already been strong in recent years. The trend was further confirmed at the Cosmetagora e...

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Endocrine disruptors explained by the FEBEA (1/3)

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The problem is a major concern for French people, but who knows exactly what we are talking about? Which substances have an endocrine disrupting actio...