Ingredients:News

Silver: the European Commission notifies a change to the restrictions

On 30 July 2026, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation, which is in fact a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2026/78 (the 8th “CMR” Regulation), in order to bring the restrictions on silver into line with the latest Opinion of the SCCS. It is worth noting that its provisions apply from… 1 May 2026.

Cuminaldehyde, p-Cymene: Requests for Opinions to the SCCS

On 29 July 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of Cuminaldehyde, on the one hand, and p-Cymene, on the other. These two fragrance ingredients are threatened with CLH classification as substances toxic to reproduction and, consequently, with a possible ban as CMRs.

Reminder: entry into force of the latest version of the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

It sets out the names that must be used in the list of ingredients, which must appear on the labelling of cosmetic products. The latest version of this Glossary, published in July 2025, comes into force on 30 July 2026.

Regulation 2022/1181: full implementation on 31 July 2026

It comes into force for products made available on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised preservatives) of Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 to define the new threshold for labelling the presence of formaldehyde releasers.

Labeling of allergens: are you ready?

This is the first step in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: from 31 July 2026, all cosmetic products newly placed on the market in the European Union must include, in the list of ingredients on the labelling, the allergens featured on the list, which contains more than 80 such substances.

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...

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Polyethylene micro-beads: health risk is unlikely (BfR)

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The BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) has investigated whether dermal absorption or unintentional ingestion of polyethylene plastic m...

Monday, August 25, 2014

REACH: 9 substances added to authorisation list

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Regulation No 895/2014 of 14 August 2014 amends Annexes XIV of REACH regulation (the REACH authorisation list). Nine substances, classified as carcino...

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Quaternary ammonium, Citric acid (and) Silver citrate, Tris-biphenyl triazine: 3 annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation amended

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Regulation No.866/2014 of 8 August 2014 amends Annexes III (substances subject to restrictions), V (preservatives allowed) and VI (UV filters allowed)...

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The SCCS revises its Opinion on Zinc pyrithione

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The Opinion on Zinc pyrithione was dated 18 June 2013. One year ago, the experts considered that the substance, when used in a concentration up to 2.0...

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

6th plenary meeting: the SCCS revises and confirms 3 Opinions

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During its 6th plenary meeting on 18 June 2014, the SCCS revised its Opinions on three cosmetic ingredients, after the commenting period of six weeks....

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Aluminum: the SCCS revises... and confirms its Opinion

On 27 March 2014, the SCCS published its Opinion on aluminium in cosmetic products… and did not take a stand. After the commenting period of six weeks...

Monday, July 7, 2014

SCCS 6th plenary meeting: 4 Opinions open for comments

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The SCCS had adopted 4 Opinions during its plenary meeting on 18 June 2014. On the agenda: Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Acid orange 7, HAA299 (a new UV-...

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cosmetic short news - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients

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Latest cosmetics news in brief - China : Final Version of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients - Anti-ageing claims: L'Oreal reaches settlem...