Ingredients:News

Silver: the European Commission notifies a change to the restrictions

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 SCCS

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 Ingredients

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 2026

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?

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, March 16, 2026

Consultation on the CLH classification of Hydrochloric Acid

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On March 16, 202, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Latvia’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of ...

Monday, March 9, 2026

Health Canada announces “flexibility” regarding allergen requirements

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Health Canada has just announced that it has “heard concerns from industry” and adopted a “revised approach” to fragrance allergen requirements. The p...

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Deltamethrin: Intention of CLH classification

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On March 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Sweden’s intention to introduce harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for Delt...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Consultation on the CLH classification of Benzotriazole

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On March 2, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of B...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Ammonium Vanadate: CLH classification proposal

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On February 18, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published France’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Ammonium Va...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: final Opinion of the SCCS

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In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercury salts as preservatives. The ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026

n-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine: Intention of CLH classification

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On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to introduce harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for ...

Friday, January 30, 2026

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “P...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

CLH classifications: consultation for 1,4-Butanediol, proposal for Benzyl Benzoate

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On January 28, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) o...

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Intention of CLH classification for Benzyl Benzoate

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On 21 January 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to amend the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of B...

Monday, January 19, 2026

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Great Britain publishes its new restrictions

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On January 15, 2026, the Great Britain published Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 23. It provides for the ban on the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Campho...

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Aggregate exposure to salicylic acid: Request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On January 12, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved, by written procedure, the European Commission’s mandate to assess th...