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 9, 2013

IDEA: another idea of allergens

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IDEA is the International Dialogue for the Evaluation of Allergens. The project was started by IFRA in response to future changes in regulations, with...

Monday, December 2, 2013

Cosmetic short news: Guidance CLP

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Latest cosmetics news in brief: Guidance CLP - Modification of the CLP regulation - The SCCS revises its Opinion about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl te...

Friday, November 29, 2013

ECHA: evaluation results for 4 CoRAP substances

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ECHA has just published the conclusion documents on the evaluation of four substances (all used in cosmetic products) as part of the Community Rolling...

Thursday, November 28, 2013

1197/2013: a "hair dyes" Regulation

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Although it is dated November 25, 2013… it is applicable as from July 11, 2013! This new regulation is part of the outcome of the overall safety asses...

Friday, November 15, 2013

SCCS: Opinion on Thioglycolic acid

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The request for an opinion was filed in early summer 2013. The purpose of the request was to assess the use of thioglycolic acid and its salts on the ...

Monday, November 4, 2013

FEBEA shares the audit of raw materials

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It is proud to announce this and it is indeed a first: the Federation of Beauty Companies offers a new service to all operators in the cosmetics indus...

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Asia Lagging in sustainable sourcing of cosmetic ingredients

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Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry, however Organic Monitor finds Asia is lagging behind. And quest...

Monday, October 28, 2013

Formulate for sensitive skin: the active ingredients

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Designing a good cosmetic product for sensitive skin is first and foremost a response to a very specific problem. Knowing the condition and needs of t...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

An international convention to ban mercury

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It can be present in a large number of products: fluorescent lamps, batteries, pesticides, barometers, thermometers… and certain cosmetics. Mercury is...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Kline : market analysis of cosmetic ingredients

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Kline has published the latest update of its"Personal Care Ingredients: Market Analysis". This report reviews recent and upcoming regulatory developme...

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Formulate for sensitive skin: preservatives

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The problem of sensitive skin, whether irritable, reactive or intolerant, affects 1 in 2 women and 2 in 3 men. It is therefore a major challenge for c...

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Phenoxyethanol, o-Phenylphenol: Europe is looking for scientific data

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Further to the warnings by the French ANSM about the safety of use of two preservatives, Phenoxyethanol and o-Phenylphenol, in cosmetic products, the ...