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, 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...

Monday, February 18, 2019

The new formulas of Cosmétagora (4/7)

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For its 11th consecutive year, cosmetic ingredient suppliers met at Cosmétagora on January 15 and 16, 2019. For two days, 150 exhibitors thrilled the ...

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The new formulas of Cosmétagora (3/7)

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For its 11th edition, the Cosmétagora exhibition brought together no less than 150 exhibitors in Paris on 15 and 16 January 2019. Now a must for profe...

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The anti-blue light active ingredients of Cosmétagora 2019

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Among the main trends identified at Cosmétagora, held in Paris on 15 and 16 January 2019: the fight against the effects of blue light on the skin. Man...

Monday, February 4, 2019

Microplastics, Formaldehyde, D4, D5 and D6: ECHA's proposals for restrictions

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On 30 January 2019, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published three proposals for restrictions on substances used in cosmetics. They concern micropla...

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Nanomaterials: the right characterization to comply with regulations

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The idea is widespread that there are currently insufficient analytical methods available to characterize nanomaterials and adequately address the req...

Monday, January 28, 2019

The new formulas of Cosmétagora (1/6)

The Cosmetagora exhibition was held in Paris on 15 and 16 January 2019. This event organized by the SFC was a great success for its eleventh edition. ...

Sunday, January 27, 2019

The green active ingredients of Cosmetagora 2019

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The Cosmétagora exhibition was held in Paris on 15 and 16 January 2019. Among its 170 exhibitors, many of them offered cosmetic raw materials based on...

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

4 draft Regulations approved by the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products

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At its meeting on 10 December 2018, the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products gave a favourable opinion on four Regulations amending the Annexes to ...

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Cosmetagora 2019: what's new in cosmetic formulas?

For its 11th edition, the exhibition organized in Paris on 15 and 16 January by the French Society of Cosmetology (SFC), brought together nearly 150 e...

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Alban Muller presents: Glucohyami, plant-derived glucosamine booster of hyaluronic acid synthesis

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Launched at the Cosmetic 360 show and presented again at Cosmetagora 2019, Alban Muller’s new active ingredient is a booster of hyaluronic acid, 100% ...

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Preserving preservatives: the Cosmetics Europe action plan

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They are suspicious in the eyes of consumers and at the heart of the attention of the authorities, who are tending to regulate and limit them more and...