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.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

CSSC : Request for an addendum to the Opinion on Aluminium

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In March 2020, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. Fo...

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Emulium® Dolcea MB by Gattefossé: the emulsifier of the next generation of natural cosmetics

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Among Gattefossé’s latest developments, Emulium® Dolcea MB is the most advanced and robust O/W emulsifier in its natural range. Its composition has be...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Principhyal® Cube3: Roelmi HPC Power 3 hyaluronic acid

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A 2.0 hyaluronic acid: this is what the ingredient supplier Roelmi HPC offers. With a very specific spectrum of effectiveness, it acts in synergy with...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS last February, the Committee has just published its Scientific Advice on the safety...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in inhalable cosmetics: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products that lead to exposure by inhalation. It was adopt...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

B-Shape, Codif's new anti-puffiness active

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Extracted by enzymatic treatment from a red algae, B-Shape, Codif’s new active ingredient, activates lipolysis and promotes fat breakdown. It thus att...

Thursday, October 8, 2020

in-cosmetics Global: the 2020 Awards

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in-cosmetics Global revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards during its virtual edition held from 6 to 8 October. 12 ingredients, launched on the marke...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Illipe Butter: a low odour grade launched by Forestwise

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Forestwise is a supplier of cosmetic and food ingredients from the rainforest of Borneo, whose mission is to use its resources in a sustainable and re...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

EnerZea by Mirexus to the rescue of urban skins

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Canadian ingredient supplier Mirexus launches EnerZea™, a new corn-based active ingredient designed to defend and repair sensitive and reactive skin a...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSAR

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Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

AE Preserve PX-82: the new natural preservative from ae chemie

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Natural and preservative generally seem to be two most antinomic notions… even if their association makes more than one formulator dream… ae chemie, a...