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.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: final Opinion of the SCCS

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As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Intention of a new CLH classification for Potassium chlorate

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On July 2, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose a new harmonized CLH classification for the oxidising a...

Monday, June 30, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Propylparaben

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On June 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Belgium proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH...

Monday, June 30, 2025

Two cosmetic ingredients added to the REACH Candidate List

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On June 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had added three substances to the REACH Candidate List for authorization. Two...

Monday, June 23, 2025

23rd ATP of the European CLP published

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Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 of 2 April 2025 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 June 2025. This is the 23rd ATP ...

Monday, June 23, 2025

Proposal of CLH classification for Hydrochloric Acid

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On June 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) relayed Latvia’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Hydrochloric Acid...

Monday, June 23, 2025

Intention of CLH classification for Methylparaben

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On June 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced France’s intention to propose the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the...

Monday, June 23, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Formyl Morpholine

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On June 16, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Belgium proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH...

Monday, June 23, 2025

ECHA RAC opinions on three "cosmetic" ingrédients

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On 18 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: three opinions from...

Monday, June 16, 2025

Intention of CLH classification for Silver Chloride

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On June 11, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Sweden’s intention to propose the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the...

Monday, June 16, 2025

Proposal of CLH classification for Sodium Fluoride

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On June 11, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) relayed France’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Sodium Fluoride, ...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

1st update of ED Lists for 2025

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, drawn up and updated twice a year by five national authorities from European Union Member States,...