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.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Peanut oil: the SCCS revises its Opinion

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On March 27, 2014 the SCCS had adopted an Opinion on the safety of peanut oil, assessed in terms of skin sensitization. The experts concluded: 'peanut...

Monday, October 13, 2014

SCCS 7th plenary meeting: 3 Opinions open for comments

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The SCCS held its 7th plenary meeting on 23 September 2014. Already published: a new Opinion (Basic Blue 99 – hair dye), and two revised Opinions (Aci...

Monday, October 6, 2014

SCCS: four requests for Opinion

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Three requests are for hair dyes: HC Blue 18, Basic Blue 99, and HC Red No 17. The SCCS also received a request for an addendum to its Opinion on the ...

Monday, September 29, 2014

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Parabens have been a hot topic for years, and they’ve been accused of all evils. While it is important to point out that they haven’t exactly been pro...

Monday, September 29, 2014

Parabens, MIT/MCIT mixture: the axe has fallen!

Decisions from the European Commission were expected following the opinions of the European scientific experts, who recommended their use to be limite...

Monday, September 29, 2014

The "MIT/MCIT" regulation No. 1003/2014

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The regulation No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...

Monday, September 29, 2014

Regulation "Parabens – Butyl-Propyl" No.1004/2014

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The regulation No 1004/2014 of 18 September 2014 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 September 2014. It amends Anne...

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Allergens: what the industry has to say

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In late 2012, the SCCS’s final Opinion recommending a strict revision of fragrance allergen regulations sent ripples of concern throughout the entire ...

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Allergens are going digital – what do you think about that?

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CosmeticOBS has addressed the subject on several occasions: Europe is working to change the regulations governing fragrance allergens present in cosme...

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Vitamin K1 Oxide: request for SCCS Opinion

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Vitamin K1 oxide is intended to replace the use of vitamin K1, which has recently been banned for use in cosmetic products because of its allergenic p...

Monday, September 8, 2014

REACH: consultation on 22 substances to add to authorisation list

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ECHA has launched a public consultation on its draft recommendation of 22 new substances to be included in the REACH Authorisation List. Lead substanc...

Friday, September 5, 2014

Nano UV-filters: a hazard to sea life

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A study by Spanish researchers, published over the summer in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology, raises an alert on the pot...