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, June 30, 2020

Innova BM transforms the Orpheus flower into an anti-ageing active ingredient

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The Orpheus flower (Haberlea rhodopensis) has been on earth for several million years, survived the ice ages and has been used by man for centuries fo...

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

European Commission calls for data on prostaglandins used in cosmetics

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As the European Commission has concerns about their use in cosmetic products, especially for eyelash growth, it invites any interested parties to subm...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Number 6: the 6th Expanscience ingredient derived from avocado

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In line with its eco-socio-design approach and the promotion of all downgraded avocado co-products, Expanscience presents Number 6, the 6th ingredient...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

CeraFluid by Roelmi HPC: the active ingredient architect of the skin

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CeraFluid is an innovation from Roelmi HPC R&D laboratories in light of sustainable active ingredients for cosmetic applications. This antiaging f...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

ECHA: Member State Committee does not validate the classification of resorcinol as SVHC

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At its June meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) did not unanimously support France’s proposal to identify resorcinol as an SVHC. However, the co...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Kannabia Sense: the cosmetic microbiota whisperer

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Kannabia SensePLF is a new cosmetic active ingredient in Vytrus Biotech portfolio, an innovative prebiotic treatment that stimulates the skin microbio...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

HICC, Atranol and Chloroatranol: French ANSM reminds regulatory requirements

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In a “Notice to Manufacturers”, French ANSM reminds manufacturers, Responsible Persons for placing cosmetic products on the market and distributors of...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

VKM call for data on caffeine in cosmetics

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The VKM (Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment) launched a call for data on caffeine concentrations in cosmetics and personal care p...

Monday, June 15, 2020

ECHA: RAC backs restricting intentional uses of microplastics

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RAC has adopted its opinion on ECHA’s proposal to restrict the use of microplastics that are intentionally added to products on the EU/EEA market, in ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

A new list of endocrine disruptors

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Would some Member States of the European Union find the Commission a little slow in regulating endocrine disruptors (EDs)? Five of them have just laun...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The Rose Active that eliminates zombie cells from the skin

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A new anti-aging concept that has appeared in the medical world: the use of senolytic molecules that promote rejuvenation by specifically eliminating ...

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

CosmeGreen, SurfactGreen's first cosmetic surfactant

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Following the principles of green chemistry, SurfactGreen offers different types of eco-compatible, bio-sourced and biodegradable surfactants. They ar...