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, August 26, 2024

Consultation on the modification of the CLH classification of Hydrogen Peroxide

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On 12 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Finland’s proposal to amend the harmonised classification and label...

Monday, August 26, 2024

Consultation on the CLH classification of Diacetone Alcohol as Repr. 1B

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On 19 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (...

Monday, August 26, 2024

HC Yellow 16: SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following the provision by industry of new data on its purity, the hair dye ingredient HC Yellow No.16 (B123) is undergoing a new safety assessment by...

Monday, August 26, 2024

A Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/858 (Nanomaterials)

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Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024 amended Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restricted ingredients) of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223...

Monday, July 22, 2024

Regulation 2022/1181: entry into force this 31 July 2024

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It comes into force for products placed on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised pr...

Monday, July 15, 2024

IARC classifies talc in Group 2A

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On 5 July 2024, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) released the results of its evaluation of the carcinogenicity of talc, announci...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Reminder: entry into force of S.I 2023/764 in Great Britain

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Statutory Instrument 2023 No. 764, entitled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023, comes into force on 6 July 20...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Proposal for classification of Propylparaben as ED ENV 1

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On 3 July 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that Belgium had submitted a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Pr...

Monday, July 8, 2024

Silver: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...

Monday, July 1, 2024

The European Commission notifies its 7th "CMR" Regulation

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On 24 June 2024, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic use of substances classified as CMR by Regulati...

Monday, July 1, 2024

14th and 15th ATP in the CLP: Great Britain's line-up is (almost) perfect

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On 27 June 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in the Great Britain, announced that the ministe...

Monday, July 1, 2024

Intention to CLH classification of Padimate O as Repr. 1B

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On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Spain’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for several dime...