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, December 29, 2014

SCCS: request for Opinion (Hair dyes)

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This request is for the 2,5,6-Triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate, an hair colouring agent. It is submission III for this ingredient.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

When cosmetics leave traces

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Even when present in extremely low concentrations and when their presence is unavoidable, traces of impurities, contaminants, and prohibited substance...

Monday, December 8, 2014

Cereals in cosmetics: with or without gluten?

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Cereals are not only found in our plates. They are also incorporated into everyday cosmetics for the benefits they provide to the epidermis. There are...

Thursday, December 4, 2014

In short - A round table on essential oils in Brussels

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On 3 December, under the patronage of Eric Andrieu, Member of the European Parliament and Vice President of the Committee on Agriculture, a round tabl...

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Cosmetic ingredients: 2 EU notifications to WTO

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The European Commission just transmitted to the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade in WTO two draft regulations aimed to amend the Cosmetics Reg...

Monday, November 24, 2014

Endocrine disrupters: an inventory presented to Parliament

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Since 2009, France has been implementing an action plan to better understand endocrine disrupters and reduce the population's exposure to substances s...

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Brief - Endocrine disruptors: 5 substances assessed in 2015

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Within the framework of the National Strategy on Endocrine Disrupters, the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy has just asked Anse...

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

SCCS: Opinion on formaldehyde in nail hardeners

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The SCCS adopted by written procedure on 7 November 2014 its Opinion on the safety of the use of formaldehyde in nail hardeners. The text is open for ...

Thursday, November 6, 2014

In search of a 'natural’ preservative

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Some 464 posters were exposed on the fringes of the conference programme at the 28th IFSCC congress held from October 27-30, 2014 in Paris. All of the...

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Peanut dressed with ‘oil proteins’

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What is sillier than a peanut? And what is more harmless than the oil derived from it? Except… peanut proteins are highly allergenic, to the point tha...

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Nano or not: TiO2 is toxic for the environment

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The report was published by the Umwelt Bundesamt, the German Federal Environment Agency. It presents the results of a study on the environmental impac...

Friday, October 24, 2014

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins: the SCCS revises its Opinion

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On June 18, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of hydrolyzed wheat proteins, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts conc...