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, May 25, 2021

Acid Yellow 3 (CI 47005): Preliminary 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 preliminary Opinion ...

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Dihydroxyacetone: the UK government is preparing its own assessment

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While the European Union is preparing to restrict the use of Dihydroxyacetone (a self-tanning and hair dye ingredient), the UK government is preparing...

Monday, May 17, 2021

Aluminium: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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Following the SCCS Opinion (and its addendum) on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products (including deodorants and antiperspirants, toothpastes a...

Monday, May 17, 2021

Apibreeze by Provital: a mild and responsible keratolytic exfoliant

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Apibreeze is Provital’s response to today’s consumers, who are seeking personalized cosmetic solutions that are kind to the skin and the planet. It is...

Monday, May 17, 2021

Phytosqualan by Sophim: a natural and upcycled olive squalane

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Sophim, manufacturer of natural cosmetic ingredients, presents its new emollient, Phytosqualan: a squalane of vegetable origin, made from a renewable ...

Monday, May 10, 2021

Solabia's 4 active ingredients for adapting to the passing of time

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With age, the skin evolves and undergoes more or less visible changes that affect self-perception and well-being. At each stage of life, there are uph...

Monday, May 10, 2021

Nanos today: definitions, harmonisation, formulator's challenges

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“One of the most important issues that we deal with on a daily basis as a laboratory for the development of tailor-made cosmetic products is nanomater...

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Reminder: Entry into force of IFRA 49

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On this 10 May, the 49th amendment to the IFRA codes for new compositions comes into force: from today, perfumers must develop new fragrance compositi...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Canada considers restrictions on talc in cosmetics

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Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada conducted an assessment of talc ...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Lumipod by SEPPIC, the melanin activator for naturally tanned skin

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How to get a tan and look good without exposing yourself to the sun (and its harmful effects on the skin?). During a webinar on 28 April 2021, SEPPIC ...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Lipoid Kosmetik Water Lily Pro: for perfect hair volume

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Lipoid Kosmetik’s latest active ingredient, Water Lily Pro, is a natural COSMOS-approved extract from water lily roots. The underwater root systems of...

Monday, April 26, 2021

Gold, Platinum: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS on 7 nano-ingredients

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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...