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, August 23, 2021

Reminder: HICC, Atranol et Chloroatranol totally prohibited as of August 23, 2021

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This August 23, 2021 marks the total ban on the use of three fragrance allergens: Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC), as well as Atra...

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Definition of nanomaterials in cosmetics: the DGCCRF and the ANSM confirm their interpretation

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On July 19, 2021, the French ANSM and the DGCCRF published a joint briefing note intended to “provide an educational presentation of the terms of the ...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Gattefossé obtains the ERI 360° label for three of its ingredients

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ERI 360° (Eco Responsible Ingredient), a label created by professionals of the cosmetic industry, has just certified three active ingredients manufact...

Monday, July 19, 2021

Methyl Salicylate: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in September 2020, the Scientific Committee has just published its Preliminary Opin...

Monday, July 19, 2021

2 cosmetic ingredients added to the Candidate List (REACH)

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On July 8, 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added eight substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) for Autho...

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Titanium dioxide

It is part of many cosmetic formulas, usually as a sunscreen or colourant. It is also involved in all controversies on its toxicity, especially when i...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Regulation 2021/1099: Ban on Deoxyarbutin, restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone

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Regulation 2021/1099 of July 5, 2021, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 6, amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) and...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Silver: ECHA launches a targeted consultation on harmonized classification and labelling

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On July 6, 2021, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a targeted consultation on the harmonized classification and labelling of silver (nano and no...

Monday, July 12, 2021

CLH consultations for Propyl Gallate and Sulfur

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One invo...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Homosalate: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine disruptors, ...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Triclosan / Triclocarban: Request for a scientific advice to the SCCS

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Following the publication of a first list of 14 suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, t...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Nanos Gold and Platinum: final Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in November 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as n...