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, March 3, 2025

Publication of the French "PFAS" law

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Law No.2025-188 of 27 February 2025 aimed at protecting the public from the risks associated with perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substance...

Monday, February 24, 2025

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...

Monday, February 24, 2025

BHT: new restrictions come into force in Great Britain

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This 24 February 2025, new restrictions came into force for products marketed in England, Wales and Scotland.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

French "PFAS" law definitively adopted

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After an interruption due to recent events in French politics, the legislative process for the law banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, has resume...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Washington State notifies the ban on 28 formaldehyde releasers

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Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act already regulates many chemicals deemed toxic in cosmetics, including formaldehyde, which is banned. The D...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Taiwan notifies mandatory labelling of 24 allergens

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On 27 January 2024, Taiwan notified a change to its regulations applicable to cosmetic products. The aim is to impose specific labelling of 24 allerge...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Silver, Ozone, Propylparaben: Opinion of the UK HSE

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On 7 February 2025, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinions on t...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A review of 7 UV filters by the Australian TGA

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On 4 February 2025, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) published a literature review on seven UV filters. The aim was to identify a...

Monday, February 10, 2025

A Cutting-Edge Polypeptide Offering an Instant Anti-Aging Effect for Skin Care: BGT™ TDP-1 (Tridecapeptide-1)

Introducing the First Highly Effective Peptide Created by AI in the Field of Life Science - Dr. Diana Tang, Bio Genetic technology.

Monday, February 3, 2025

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts, Cannabidiol: requests for SCCS Opinion

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On 22 January 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of three co...

Monday, February 3, 2025

HC Red No. 18: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission in March 2024, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has assessed the safety of th...

Monday, February 3, 2025

Intention of CLH classification for Sodium Chlorate

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On 29 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose an amendment to the harmonised classification and la...