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, May 29, 2019

"Uncertainties" about the endocrine disrupting properties of Butylparaben (RIVM)

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On 24 May 2019, RIVM (Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) published the results of a new study on Butylparaben, focusing o...

Monday, May 27, 2019

2019/831: the first CMR Regulation has been published

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It was said to be imminent by the end of 2017, a draft text had even already been transmitted to the WHO… But this “Omnibus” has experienced many stop...

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Solabia Group Acquires Algatech

Solabia Group announced that it has acquired Algatech Ltd., a global leader in the development, cultivation and commercialisation of ingredients deliv...

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Endocrine disruptors: 1st call for data from the European Commission

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On 16 May 2019, the European Commission published a Call for data for 14 substances with with potential endocrine-disrupting properties used in cosmet...

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Detoxondria: the ingredient that fights cellular senescence

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Peaked face, dull complexion or a tired face are all skin issues that consumers face. To provide solutions, Codif focused on the internal functioning ...

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Canada is preparing several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On May 3, 2019, Health Canada opened a consultation on several updates of the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. In the scope: the authorisation of Dihydroc...

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

"Vegetable" waters: Seppic's new eco-responsible challenge

Water is an essential component in the formulation of a large majority of cosmetics… but it is also a resource that is becoming rare and precious. To ...

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Regulation 2019/698: New restrictions for Climbazole

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Regulation 2019/698 of 30 April 2019, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 7 May 2019, amends Annexes III (Restricted substances...

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Cosmetic ingredients in complete transparency...

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Whether out of respect for nature, for his health or both, the consumer wants to know what his cosmetics are made of. There is no longer any question ...

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Seaweed and cetera!

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True stars of the 2019 edition of the in-cosmetics exhibition, algae have invited themselves to many stands of ingredient suppliers. This is the case ...

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Regulation 2019/681: 2-Chloro-p-phenylenediamine prohibited

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Regulation 2019/681 of 30 April 2019, published in Official Journal of the European Union on May 2 2019, includes 2-Chloro-p-Phenylenediamine, as well...

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Up-cycling: check out my trash!

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The beauty industry is redoubling its imagination to formulate ever more responsible products. This is where the valuation of resources that are usual...