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, June 15, 2015

UN recommends ban of microplastics in cosmetics

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A report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on 8 June 2015 recommends a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an ev...

Monday, June 15, 2015

OECD releases new data on nanomaterials

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On June 9, 2015, the OECD marked the end of a seven year experimental testing programme, investigating 11 commercially viable nanomaterials across ove...

Thursday, June 11, 2015

α-Arbutin: Opinion of the SCCS

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On May 27, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient α-Arbutin. This Opinion is open for comments until J...

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The ‘CITES’ cosmetic ingredients

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES convention, aims to ensure that international...

Monday, June 1, 2015

Nano silica: Opinion of the SCCS

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On March 20, 2015, the SCCS has adopted by written procedure its Opinion on the nano forms of the cosmetic ingredients Silica, Hydrated silica, and Si...

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Cyclopentasiloxane: Opinion of the SCCS

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During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the cosmetic ingredient Cyclopentasiloxane (D5). It has been publish...

Monday, May 18, 2015

MI: a 'problematic" exposition for consumers (Danish survey)

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Carried out for the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, this survey aimed to determine the concentration of Methylisothiazolinone (MI, a high alle...

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Hair dyes: two requests for Opinion to SCCS

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2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene, HC Yellow 16: the safety of these two hair dyes ingredients will be evaluated by the SCCS. The request from the Europe...

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tagetes, eyelashes dyes: two Opinions of the SCCS

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During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted two Opinions, one on the fragrance ingredients Tagetes minuta and Tagetes spatula, ...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SCCS: Opinion on Cetylpyridinium chloride

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During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the new preservative Cetylpyridinium chloride. This Opinion is open ...

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Adoption issues of green cosmetic ingredients

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As a teasing before the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit which will be hosted in New York City on 14-16 May 2015n, Organic Monitor publishes an a...

Monday, April 13, 2015

MBBT [nano], β-Arbutin, Dichloromethane: 3 Opinions of the SCCS

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During its plenary meeting on March 25, 2015, the SCCS has adopted three Opinions on the nano-UV filter Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylp...