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.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Peptilium by Silab: natural anti-aging biopeptides

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The latest Silab active ingredient, Peptilium is a global anti-aging product that combines efficacy, transversality and naturality. Composed of natura...

Thursday, September 2, 2021

HEMA/Hair dyes Reminder: new restrictions come into force

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This September 3, 2021 marks the entry into force of new restrictions provided for by European Regulations 2020/1682 (for HEMA and di-HEMA TMHDC) and ...

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Ayuredi: the new Expanscience holistic active ingredient

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Extracted from holy basil leaves sourced in Thailand, this new active ingredient from Expancience, rich in polyphenols, claims a 360° action, at the s...

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Zanthalene by Givaudan: the active ingredient that mimics botox

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Givaudan Active Beauty introduces Zanthalene®, a naturally derived “scalable” active ingredient with botox-like efficacy and the ability to modulate s...

Monday, August 30, 2021

CLH Consultation on Formic Acid

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On August 23, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on a proposal to amend the harmonized classification and labelling of For...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Europe notifies the 18th ATP of the CLP to the WTO

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On 2 August 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 18th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific ...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

CLH consultation for Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal

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On August 9, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonized classification and labelling of Methy...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Health Canada adjusts its upcoming changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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From October 14 to December 12, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. After reviewing the l...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Nanomaterials: the European Commission's report

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Article 16 of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 provides that the European Commission is required to submit to the European Parliament and the Counci...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Nanomaterials: French ANSES calls for a more protective European definition

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In its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the definition of a nanomaterial, ANSES calls for not excluding from this definition cert...

Monday, August 23, 2021

HAA299 (nano): preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in October 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinio...

Monday, August 23, 2021

Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in March 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its final Opinion on the...