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.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

HEMA/Hair dyes Reminder: new restrictions come into force

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On 3 June 2021, two European Regulations are coming into force. Regulation 2020/1682 imposes new restrictions on the use of HEMA and di-HEMA TMHDC, an...

Monday, May 31, 2021

Optimizing vitamin D from cosmetics: the new cell nectar for a D-skin

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Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide pandemic but although there is clinical evidence that links the vitamin D deficiency with different illnesses and ...

Monday, May 31, 2021

CLP: Corrigendum for the warning statements for TiO2

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Following the publication of the 14th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and scientific Progress) of the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packa...

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Threshold for the warning "Contains formaldehyde": Scientific advice of the SCCS

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Following the request of the European Commission, the SCCS has re-evaluated at what concentration in the finished product the statement “Contains form...

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...