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, June 19, 2023

TPO added to Candidate List

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On 14 June 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that two dangerous substances had been added to the REACH Candidate List, which now co...

Monday, June 19, 2023

Heliotropine, Potassium Caroate : CLH Consultations

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On 12 June 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling from Ireland...

Monday, June 12, 2023

Methylparaben, Butylparaben : preliminary 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, June 12, 2023

Aluminium: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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This is a new episode in the long history of the safety assessment of aluminium in cosmetics. Following a new submission of exposure data by the “Alum...

Monday, June 12, 2023

Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable products: request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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In its previous Opinion on Acetylated vetiver oil, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) indicated that, due to a lack of data, inhalatio...

Monday, June 5, 2023

European Commission call for data on Cannabidiol

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On 1 June 2023, the European Commission launched a call for data on the safety of pure Cannabidiol (CBD) and on extracts that may contain contaminants...

Monday, June 5, 2023

5 CLH classification intentions withdrawn for fragrance ingredients

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At the end of August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published eight proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) from Swede...

Monday, June 5, 2023

CoRAP: Triphenyl Phosphate ED and SVHC, according to the Anses assessment

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The conclusions of the assessment of Triphenyl Phosphate, a plasticiser used in cosmetics included in the CoRAP (Community rolling action plan) under ...

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Europe (re)-notifies new regulation of 13 nanomaterials

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On 23 May 2023, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials, and t...

Monday, May 22, 2023

Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: the SCCS Scientific Advice

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In November 2021, the SCCS had concluded that Methyl Salicylate, recently classified as a category 2 reprotoxicant under the CLP Regulation, was safe ...

Monday, May 22, 2023

Nanomaterials: Anses calls for a more protective definition

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In an expert report published on 17 May 2023, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) calls on the F...

Monday, May 22, 2023

The SCCS publishes the 12th revision of its NoG

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The SCCS has just adopted (on 15 May 2023 by written procedure) the 12th revision of its Notes of Guidance (NoG) for the testing of cosmetic ingredien...