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, December 18, 2023

CoRAP 2024-2026: ECHA's proposal

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On 13 December 2023, ECHA (European Chemicals Agenncy) published its proposal for an updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This list includes...

Monday, December 18, 2023

Proposal of CLH classification for Drometrizole

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On 13 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Germany’s proposal for an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Dromet...

Monday, December 18, 2023

1 substance, 1 assessment: the European Commission adopts three legislative proposals

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On 7 December 2023, the European Commission adopted three legislative proposals to implement its “1 substance, 1 assessment” reform of chemicals asses...

Monday, December 18, 2023

EDQM study: 30% of cosmetics contain formaldehyde

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According to a market surveillance study published by the EQDM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), and conducted by ...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Intention of CLH classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Germany’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Trifluo...

Monday, December 11, 2023

SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : preliminary version

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Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: ECHA's RAC opinions on the proposed CLH classifications

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) had adopted eight opinions on proposals fo...

Monday, December 4, 2023

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2023: the Q&A of the FEBEA - Ingredients section

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As every year, at the close of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on 8 and 9 November 2023, the FEBEA team answered questions ...

Monday, December 4, 2023

OPSS impact survey on future BHT restrictions

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The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the UK cosmetics industry, has just announced that the UK Office for Produc...

Monday, December 4, 2023

PhycoAge™: Cell communication regulator for a rejuvenated skin

Microphyt, the market leader in bioactives derived from microalgae, introduces its first anti-ageing active ingredient: PhycoAge™. Thanks to its 3-in-...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Silver: request for an Opinion to 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, November 27, 2023

Court of the CJEU: cosmetic ingredients may be tested on animals

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The decision had been eagerly awaited by the cosmetics industry, animal welfare groups and even the European Commission, which had put on hold the exa...