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, April 29, 2024

"Essential use": the European Commission's criteria

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On 22 April 2024, the European Commission published a Communication establishing guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute “essential ...

Monday, April 29, 2024

An "Allergens" Memento from Cosmed

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It has already been published for almost a year, but Regulation 2023/1545, which sets out the list of “new” allergens that must be mentioned on labell...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The studious 2024 edition of in-cosmetics Global

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The European major event dedicated to active ingredients for cosmetics returned to Paris for three days. From April 16 to 18, 2024, Pavillon No.1 of t...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Who are the winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2024 Awards?

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In-cosmetics means awards ceremonies. As usual, all exhibitors can put their latest creations up for competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 edi...

Monday, April 22, 2024

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular accidents

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According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the presence of microplastics in the carotid arteries increases the risk of myo...

Monday, April 22, 2024

New CLH classification proposal for Hydrogen Peroxide

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On 15 April 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Finland’s proposal to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Hydr...

Monday, April 22, 2024

Japan regulates Cysteamine HCl

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On 15 April 2024, Japan notified a new restriction on the ingredient Cysteamine HCl, used in cosmetics, particularly in texturising hair products. The...

Monday, April 15, 2024

CMRs, Kojic Acid: Great Britain notifies an amendment to its cosmetics regulations

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On 10 April 2024, Great Britain notified a document providing for a number of changes to its cosmetics regulations. The main changes involve adding 52...

Monday, April 15, 2024

Results of US FDA investigation into talc-containing cosmetics

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On 5 April 2024, the US FDA published the results of its ongoing investigation into cosmetic products containing talc, with the aim of verifying the p...

Monday, April 15, 2024

France presents a new PFAS plan

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On the same day that French MPs voted in favour of banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, from January 2026, the government published an “Interminis...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The French National Assembly tackles PFAS

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On 4 April 2024, following a proposal by Nicolas Thierry, the “Les Ecologistes” MP for Gironde, the National Assembly voted on first reading to ban PF...

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Prostaglandin analogues: new request for Opinion to SCCS

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In its assessment at the beginning of 2022, the SCCS was unable to reach a conclusion on the safety of prostaglandin analogues substances. Since the i...