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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 24, 2013
Aluminum to be evaluated by Europe
The scientific debate over the risks linked to using aluminum in cosmetic products is to come to a new phase. Following the evaluation by the French A...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Micro-algae oils: active ingredients with a bright future
From the ocean beds to our epidermis surface, oils from micro-algae wrap us with their benefits. A lipid connection to our skin, nutrition and regener...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Cosmetic argan powder linked with occupational asthma
Argan powder, which is used by the cosmetic industry in the production of foundation products, could be linked with occupational asthma. A small study...
Monday, September 16, 2013
European consultation on parabens
As you know, parabens use in cosmetics has been questioned for several years. The most questioned are Butylparaben and Propylparaben, for which the Eu...
Friday, September 13, 2013
The lawbreaker nanos in cosmetics
It is a regulatory imbroglio that we do like… Following the implementation of the new Cosmetics Regulation, on 11 July 2013, thanks to some late relea...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
How to use flower waters
They may be the basis of a cosmetic product; further, they may be used as such to freshen or as make-up removers. Flower waters are mainly water, but ...
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Lipopeptides: new anti-aging active ingredients worth watching ...
When linked to lipids, peptides enter the stratum corneum more easily. This promising active ingredient is among the most exciting cosmetic anti-aging...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Classification of UV filters: European inconsistencies
The study has been performed by Swedish researchers and is published in the Science of The Total Environment, September 2013 issue, journal. It finger...
Monday, August 19, 2013
A European consultation on MCIT and MIT
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) are preservatives often used in cosmetics, in any kind of product. Though allowed a...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Europe: nano-zinc explained to consumers (2nd time)
It is a habit now for the European Commission, especially when “sensitive” or “topical” cosmetic ingredients are involved: soon after the release of t...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
European consultation on Methylene glycol
Methylene glycol, or hydrated formaldehyde, is currently not restricted after the regulation on cosmetics, contrary to formaldehyde per se. However, t...
Monday, July 29, 2013
TiO2, ZnO, MBBT: three nanos evaluated by the SCCS
Three Opinions by the SCCS have been released on 26 July 2013, dealing with cosmetic nano-ingredients. The Opinion on titanium dioxide has been adopte...
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