Ingredients:News

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.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

BASF's good formulas

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The Cosmetagora trade show is the leading event of the year for ingredient suppliers. The event allows exhibitors to showcase their active ingredients...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Formyl Morpholine, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Hydroxycitronellal: CLH classification proposals

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On 15 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for three ingredients t...

Monday, January 20, 2025

DunaPure™: the ultimate marine solution for blemish-free skin

Microphyt, a pioneer in bioactive ingredients derived from microalgae, introduces DunaPure™, a groundbreaking natural ingredient that addresses skin i...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Brazil updates its list of cosmetic restricted substances

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On 8 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of restricted substances in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Great Britain notifies restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate

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On 16 October 2024, Great Britain notified a draft text introducing restrictions on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetic products. A 60-day consul...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Children's exposure to Butylparaben and Salicylic Acid: preliminary Opinions of the SCCS

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As part of its assessment of the safety of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS published its Final Opinions on Butylpar...

Monday, January 13, 2025

Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

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On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics...

Monday, January 6, 2025

SOPHIM: the choice of stability!

SOPHIM, a reliable supplier of olive squalane, for a secure & stable supply

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

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On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new...

Monday, December 30, 2024

Great Britain: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

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On 17 December 2024, Great Briatain published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI name...

Monday, December 30, 2024

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

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On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using stan...

Monday, December 30, 2024

ED Lists updated

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, compiled and updated by five national authorities in European Union Member States, has compiled a...