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.

Monday, June 17, 2019

Reminder: entry into force of restrictive measures for o-Phenylphenol and its salts

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This June 17, 2019, is the first step in the implementation of Regulation 2018/1847, which provides for a reduction in the concentration of o-Phenylph...

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Anses recommends restricting persulphate substances in hair products

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Anses publishes its research work on ammonium, potassium and sodium persulphate substances used in particular in hair bleaching products. The Agency c...

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Toxic effects of essential oils and their constituents

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Three studies, published in the July issue of the Journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, explore the toxicity of different essential oils and their con...

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

OECD: two publications on nanomaterials

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On 27 May 2019, the OECD added two new opuses to its series on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials. These Nos. 90 and 91 are intended to facilita...

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...