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.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Hexyl Salicylate: the Opinion from the GB SAG-CS

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Following the classification of Hexyl Salicylate as a Category 2 CMR substance in the GB CLP Regulation, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Saf...

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Taiwan confirms the changes to its list of restricted ingredients

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In April 2025, Taiwan notified a change to its List of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetic Products. The planned provisions have now been confirmed, wi...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Safety of hairdressing professionals: request for Scientific advice from the SCCS

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On October 30, 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate concern...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 ("New Allergens" Regulation)

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which imposed mandatory labeling for a total of 80 substances i...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Cresyl Methoxycinnamate: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Silver: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Acetophenone: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, which introduced new conditions of use for BHT, Homosalate, and...

Monday, November 3, 2025

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Notification from Great Britain

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On 31 October 2025, the Great Britain notified a draft text with the aim of banning the use of the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, as well as 1...

Friday, October 31, 2025

Synthetic amorphous silica: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...

Friday, October 31, 2025

m-Aminophenol: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 22 October 2025 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of 3-aminophenol (INCI: m...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: Kojic Acid restrictions now fully in force in Great Britain

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The various measures contained in Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1334, published by Great Britain on December 17, 2024, continue to come into effect on...