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France is consulting on its priorities regarding endocrine disruptors
On 10 April 2026, the French government launched a consultation on a draft set of government priorities and an action plan on endocrine disruptors, with the stated aim of “zero exposure to EDs”. Cosmetics are mentioned several times in the document.
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,...
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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Top 10 cosmetic ingredients 2009
It is obvious that cosmetic products do not escape the dictates of fashion. Apparently, neither are their ingredients. A major American advertising ag...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
0 + 0 + 0 = 7
Doesn’t this equation seem wrong to you? There is however a Danish toxicologist and researcher who states it seriously for the world, and who proves i...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Kojic Acid
It is commonly used in skin whitening products. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has published its evaluation. Conclusion: Kojic A...
Monday, October 27, 2008
Fluorine, yes ? but not too much!
Is fluorine needed in toothpastes? Yes, some experts say; it is the only active ingredient known to prevent cavities. Not necessarily, other experts a...
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