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 28, 2022

The 6th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2022/692 (18th ATP t...

Monday, November 28, 2022

CJEU: the General Court annuls the classification of TiO2 as CMR

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On 23 November 2022, the European Court of Justice annulled Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/217 (18th ATP to CLP) with regard to the harmonised c...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Regulation (EU) 2022/2195: new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)

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Regulation 2022/2195 of 10 November 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 11 November, amends Annexes III (restricted ingre...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Methyl 2-Octynoate

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On 14 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Denma...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Berkem launches a new active ingredient from kiwi leaves

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Berkem, French specialist in plant extraction, is launching a new active ingredient called Ki’Leaft. The 100% natural, COSMOS-certified kiwi leaf extr...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Mountain Tea Pro by Lipoid Kosmetik: the active ingredient that regenerates the skin during the night

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Lipoid Kosmetik, a manufacturer of botanical extracts, actives and natural phospholipid products for the cosmetic and personal care industry, presents...

Monday, November 14, 2022

Triclosan and Triclocarban: final version of the Scientific Advice of the SCCS

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Following the publication of a first list of 14 substances suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors to be assessed as a priority, and the subsequen...

Monday, November 14, 2022

CALMandrin, an anti-inflammaging from Mibelle Biochemistry

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CALMandrin is the Mibelle’s latest sustainable solution for combatting inflammaging by notably improving the signs of aging, as well as soothing redde...

Monday, November 14, 2022

100% of Silab's active ingredients notified to the Chinese NMPA

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The ingredient supplier Silab has just announced that 100% of its standard active ingredients are now notified on the NMPA platform (the agency in cha...

Monday, November 14, 2022

US color additive certification fees to rise soon

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The U.S. FDA has just transmitted to the WTO a draft regulation aiming at increasing the fees for colo additives certification services. This certific...

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

in-cosmetics Asia 2022: the winners of the Awards

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From November 1 to 3, 2022, Bangkok hosted the 2022 edition of in-cosmetics Asia. The flagship ingredient suppliers were present. The organizers revea...

Monday, November 7, 2022

The new preservatives: always a myth or one day a reality?

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Selecting the most appropriate preservatives for a cosmetic formula is already not an easy challenge. But when on top of that the range of substances ...