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, February 14, 2022

Methylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Salicylic Acid: requests for SCCS Opinions

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Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...

Monday, February 14, 2022

Prostaglandin analogues: the SCCS final Opinion

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Following the alert from the German BfR and the subsequent call for data, the European Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of prostaglan...

Monday, February 7, 2022

500,000 grant for Global Bioenergies' new industrial (cosmetics) plant

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As part of the France Relance plan, Global Bioenergies has been awarded a €500,000 subsidy by the Grand Est Region to complete the construction of the...

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Regulation 2022/135: restrictions for Methyl-n-Methylanthranilate

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Regulation 2022/135 of 31 January 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on February 1st, amends Annex III (restricted substanc...

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Endocrine disruptors: the regulatory challenges

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Substances and ingredients, including in cosmetics, with endocrine disrupting properties are currently in the line of fire of several regulatory chang...

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Reminder: new restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone come into force

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This 26 January 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, notably when used in non-oxidisin...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Two "cosmetic" ingredients added to the Candidate List

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On 17 January 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that four hazardous substances had been added to the REACH Candidate List, which no...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Asbestos: US FDA issues scientific opinions on testing methods for cosmetics containing talc

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On January 13th, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a white paper developed by the Interagency Working Group on Asbestos in Consumer...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Regenixir: Silab's global anti-ageing regenerating active ingredient

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Silab’s latest active ingredient, Regenixir, is an anti-ageing active ingredient providing a rapid and global regeneration to mature skin. Derived fro...

Monday, January 17, 2022

Genistein, Daidzein: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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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, January 17, 2022

Europe notifies WTO of updated Glossary of cosmetic ingredients

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On 6 January 2022, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Decision to update the Glossary of common ingredient names for use in cosmetic pr...

Monday, January 17, 2022

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2021: FEBEA's Q&A - Ingredients / Labelling chapter

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As every year, at the end of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on December 1st and 2nd, 2021, the entire FEBEA team answered ...