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, March 21, 2022

Kojic Acid: the SCCS final Opinion

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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, March 21, 2022

Hydroxyapatite: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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After a first negative Opinion of the SCCS, and the cosmetic industry having provided additional information in support of its safe use in oral care p...

Monday, March 21, 2022

Sodium Bromothymol Blue: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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The European Commission has asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Sodium Bromothymol Blue (a hair dye ingredient). The Scientific Committee accepted ...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Reminder: entry into force of the 4th CMR Regulation

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On this 1 March 2022, Regulation 2021/1902, the 4th annual text to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR, is coming into force. In par...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Brazil updates its list of authorised UV-filters

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On 18 February 2022, Brazil notified the WTO of its Resolution No.600, adopted on 9 February to internalise Mercosur Resolution No. 44/15, as amended ...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

PhytoCollagen by Lipoid Kosmetik: the plant-based collagen alternative

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Plant-derived, COSMOS-certified, vegan and sustainable, the Lipoid Kosmetik’s PhytoCollagen offers an alternative to collagen derived from animal or s...

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

IFF's Genencare OSMS achieves Upcycled Certified certification

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IFF’s Health & Biosciences division is pleased to announce the three ingredients in their Genencare OSMS personal care bioactives range have achie...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Europe notifies WTO of the ban on 12 nanomaterials

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at banning 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials for which...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and the UK

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Since the entry into force of the Brexit, the UK has put in place its own regulation applicable to cosmetic products. But if the main text (very simil...

Monday, February 21, 2022

Citral: Request for an Opinion to SCCS

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The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to assess the safety of Citral (fragrance ingredient) with regard to its sensitising potential. The Sc...

Monday, February 21, 2022

CLH consultation on Benzoyl Peroxide

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On February 7, 2022, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of Be...

Monday, February 14, 2022

The 5th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban or regulate substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2021/849 (1...