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, July 10, 2023

CLH consultation for Thymol

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On 3 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Spain’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Thymol...

Monday, July 10, 2023

An intention for CLH classification of Acetophenone as Repr. 1B

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On 3 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Spain’s intention to harmonise the classification and labelling (CLH) of Acetophenone, ...

Monday, July 3, 2023

Canada announces the end of animal testing for cosmetics

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The Canadian government has just announced a ban on the testing of beauty products on animals. Local companies will no longer be allowed to sell produ...

Monday, July 3, 2023

Europe notifies a ban on PFHxAs in cosmetic products

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On 19 June 2023, the European Commission notified a proposal to amend the REACH Regulation. The proposed measure aims to ban the use of undecafluorohe...

Monday, July 3, 2023

SCCS Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials: 2nd revision

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On 26 June 2023, the SCCS (European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published the 2nd revision of its Guidance on the safety assessment of na...

Monday, June 26, 2023

D4, D5, D6: the European Commission notifies new restrictions

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On 22 June 2023, the European Commission notified a draft amendment to the REACH Regulation. The proposed measure aims to extend to D6 the restriction...

Monday, June 26, 2023

CLH consultations for Eugenol and Talc

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On 19 June 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched three consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. Two relat...

Monday, June 26, 2023

Reminder: new restrictions for BHT and Acid Yellow 3 come into force

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On 1 July 2023, the new restrictions laid down in Regulation 2022/2195 for BHT (antioxidant) and Acid Yellow 3 (hair dye) come into force. They apply ...

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Publication of the "Deforestation-free" Regulation

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It is designed with a view to “minimising the European Union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide,” and “reducing the Unio...

Monday, June 19, 2023

Notification from the European Commission: ban on a UV filter, restrictions on several endocrine disruptors

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On 8 June 2023, the European Commission notified a draft Regulation amending the regulations on four types of cosmetic ingredients. These include a ba...

Monday, June 19, 2023

Salicylic Acid: final Opinion 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, June 19, 2023

Benzyl Salicylate: preliminary Opinion 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...