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Silver: the European Commission notifies a change to the restrictionsSubscribers only

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 SCCSSubscribers only

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 IngredientsSubscribers only

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 2026Subscribers only

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?Subscribers only

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, November 14, 2022
100% of Silab's active ingredients notified to the Chinese NMPASubscribers only
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 soonSubscribers only
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 AwardsSubscribers only
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?Subscribers only
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 ...
Monday, November 7, 2022
Sodium Bromothymol Blue: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2022, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion ...
Monday, October 31, 2022
Hinoline C, as a 100% natural preservativeSubscribers only
It has just won the Ingredients Trophy - Technical Category, awarded by Cosmébio during its Ingredients and Packaging meetings held on October 26 and ...
Monday, October 31, 2022
Vitamin A: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2021 in the context of the availability of new data on global exposure to ...
Monday, October 31, 2022
EWG urges USFDA to ban Oxybenzone in sunscreen productsSubscribers only
The Environmental Working Group, a US-based NGO, has issued an appeal to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action on Oxybenzo...
Monday, October 24, 2022
PFOA (a dangerous PFAS derivative) can cross the skin barrierSubscribers only
According to a study conducted by a scientist from the BfR (German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment), PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), a degradatio...
Monday, October 24, 2022
Lightskin by Silab: the depigmenting potential of sulfur-containing peptidesSubscribers only
Silab presents its latest cosmetic active ingredient, Lightskin, a natural depigmenting active ingredient obtained from biotechnological processes, ri...
Monday, October 17, 2022
California bans PFAS in cosmeticsSubscribers only
On 29 September 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Assembly Bill 2771, which provides for the banning of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS...
Monday, October 17, 2022
Consultation on the introduction of new CMR substances in the REACH RegulationSubscribers only
On 13 October 2022, the European Commission launched a consultation on its draft amendment to Annex XVII (restricted substances) to REACH Regulation. ...
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