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, November 27, 2023

Hydroxyapatite: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS (oral products)

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...

Monday, November 27, 2023

New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCS

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A new coating for titanium dioxide in its nano form, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, is to undergo a safety assessment by the SCCS. The request was made...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Regetaste, the new upcycled active ingredient that makes your skin sing by Codif Technologie Naturelle

Did you know that your skin talks to you? Yes, it even sings! And Regetaste, the new active ingredient from Codif Technologie Naturelle, softens its s...

Monday, November 20, 2023

Preparing the Octocrylene restriction: a call for contributions from Anses

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On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a call for comments and evidence as part of the Anses’ Regulatory Ma...

Monday, November 20, 2023

Intention of CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as CMR and ED

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On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Hexamet...

Monday, November 20, 2023

An ED Lists update

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Since 2020, the “Endocrine Disruptor Lists” website, developed and maintained by five national authorities in European Union Member States, lists subs...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Butylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate: final Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in the context of the safety assessment of substances with potential endocrine disr...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Water-soluble zinc salts in oral products: the final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the submission of new data by Cosmetics Europe, the European Commission has requested the SCCS to re-evaluate the safety of water-soluble zi...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Fullerenes: final Opinion of the SCCS

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In the framework of the assessment of nanomaterials notified under Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the SCCS assessed the safety of F...

Monday, November 13, 2023

Hexyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Salicylate as “Toxic for...

Monday, November 6, 2023

Great Britain notifies changes to the regulations on BHT

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On 27 October 2023, the Great Britain announced forthcoming restrictions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), an antioxidant with potential e...