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.

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...

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...