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, 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...

Monday, July 5, 2021

Fullerenes, α- and β-arbutin: Requests for Opinions of the SCCS

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The European Commission has just asked the SCCS to decide on the safety of two types of cosmetic ingredients: Fullerenes and Hydroxylated Fullerenes o...

Monday, June 21, 2021

(Slight) amendments to the 3rd CMR and 14th ATP to CLP

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On 17 June 2021, the European Commission published two corrigenda, to correct the entry numbers, on the one hand of Titanium dioxide in the form of po...

Monday, June 14, 2021

Europe notifies WTO of its decision to identify Resorcinol as a SVHC

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On 1 June 2021, the EU transmitted to the WTO a draft Implementing Decision to identify Resorcinol as a substance of very high concern under the REACH...

Monday, June 14, 2021

Firmenich launches Firgood ingredients

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Firmenich, the fragrance and taste supplier, unveils the Firgood collection, a brand new range of pure, 100% natural extracts obtained by a sustainabl...

Monday, June 14, 2021

preBiulin Oral by Gobiotics: the active ingredient that protects teeth and health

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Consisting of natural polysaccharides derived from chicory and sugar cane, Gobiotics’ latest active ingredient, preBiulin Oral, is a complete oral hyg...

Monday, June 7, 2021

Publication of the 3rd Regulation on CMRs

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The European Union has just published Regulation 2021/850, the 3rd annual text aiming to ban or regulate substances recently classified as CMR. It con...

Monday, June 7, 2021

Publication of the 17th ATP of the CLP

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Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 of 11 March 2021 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 28 May 2021. It is the 17th AT...

Monday, June 7, 2021

European consultation on the definition of a nanomaterial

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As long awaited, the European Commission is working on a harmonised definition of nanomaterials. After revising its 2011 Recommendation, it is now lau...