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 2, 2020

Lipobelle™ Pino C from Mibelle Biochemistry: much more than CBD

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CBD is generating increasing interest in the world of cosmetics. This major cannabinoid, which is found in hemp, is said to have numerous health benef...

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Public enquiry on the geographical indication "Absolue Pays de Grasse".

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Following the request for approval of the association Les Fleurs d’Exception du Pays de Grasse, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) h...

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Natura-Tec reveals the beauty of the natural

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Natura-Tec, specialized in the development of natural and eco-responsible cosmetic ingredients, presents its two latest launches: a cocktail of micro-...

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The new natural extracts from Biolandes

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For more than 30 years, Biolandes has specialized in the production of essential oils and natural plant extracts. The Group has just presented its lat...

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

EPS Seaglow, Codif's healthy-glowing active ingredient

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For its new launch in 2020, the Breton ingredient supplier is hunting for a dull complexion. Seaglow EPS improves vascularization and gives the skin a...

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Three new actives from Lipoid Kosmetik

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In view of the in-cosmetics Global trade fair, which was originally scheduled to take place in Barcelona (Spain) in the spring of 2020, Lipoid Kosmeti...

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Silab's Agreynist: a repigmenting active to fight against grey hair

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The ingredients supplier Silab presents its latest natural active ingredient Agreynist®, designed to foil the natural processes of hair greying. It is...

Monday, May 18, 2020

How Covid-19 affects the demand for natural cosmetic ingredients

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According to Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor), a specialist research, consulting & training company that focuses on global ...

Monday, May 18, 2020

Butylphenyl methylpropional: a name to keep in mind… and ban

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It has such a barbaric official name, Butylphenyl methylpropional, that it is commonly referred to by its main trade name: Lilial. And the toxicologic...

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Gelyma's three latest marine active ingredients

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Based in Marseille and an expert in phycology (the science that studies algae), the French supplier of cosmetic raw materials Gelyma presents three ne...

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

CutiBiome CLR: recalibrating the skin's ecosystem to fight acne and dandruff

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Acne and dandruff have a large impact on quality of life. Scientific research of the last ten years has provided critical new information on the patho...

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Cosmetic ingredients: what's new with Solabia?

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The French supplier has just released its new 2020 actives ingredients. In the program, ingredients that can fight urban’aging, strengthen the skin’s ...