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.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Triclosan may impair muscle function

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Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps and other personal-care products, hinders muscle contractions at a cellular level, slow...

Monday, August 6, 2012

Hair dyes: new Directive, new restrictions

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In April 2003, an exhaustive reevaluation of all the colourants used in hair dyes in Europe has been launched. At stake: to improve the safety level f...

Friday, August 3, 2012

Indigofera tinctoria, HC Blue 17: two requests for SCCS opinions

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Two hair dyes are the topic of request for opinion by the SCCS. Indigofera tinctoria needs to be reviewed. For HC Blue 17, it is the first evaluation ...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Cosmetics: soon, far more

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The European Commission has just released the Opinion of its Experts Committee on the fragrance allergens in cosmetics. This document dramatically len...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Allergens: more substances, more limitations

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It was due at the end of 2011. The public consultation once finished, the SCCS Opinion on allergens, approved during the 26 and 27 June plenary meetin...

Monday, July 30, 2012

2-Hydroxyethyl Picramic Acid: the French ANSM confirms it is safe for use

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Used as a hair colourant, suspected to be an endocrine disruptor, 2- hydroxyethyl picramic acid has been evaluated by the French National Agency for t...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

A deceitful "without nanoparticles" mention?

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As often for sunscreens, the warning has been issued in Australia, a country in which anti-UV protection is no joking matter. Indeed, the Friends of t...

Saturday, July 14, 2012

SCCS: 1 new opinion open to comments

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The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list, a new opinion on hair dye...

Thursday, July 12, 2012

SCCS: 3 new opinions open to comments

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The opinions of the SCCS, released during the 15th Plenary session, held on June 26 and 27, are numerous. In the today list: N-nitrosodiethanolamine,...

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Methylene Glycol: Not safe in straightening products

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A request for an opinion had been sent to the SCCS, about the safety for use of Methylene glycol, especially if used for hair straightening, when it c...

Sunday, July 8, 2012

SCCS : 4 new Opinions open for comments

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They have been adopted during the 15th plenary meeting, on 26 and 27 June, 2012, and are open for comments until August 17. The SCCS has just released...

Friday, July 6, 2012

Nano Guidance for cosmetic products now available

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The European Commission published on 6th July 2012 the Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics. The document was drafted by th...