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 19, 2018

Nanomaterials: what concrete approach for manufacturers?

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Sophie Thirion is the R&D Director of Laboratoires Odysud, who market organic cosmetics brand Acorelle, in particular its sun care range. At the N...

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Guidance on identifying endocrine disruptors published

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published their guidance on how to identify substances with en...

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

ERI 360°: a label for eco-responsible ingredients

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The “green revolution of the extraction industry has led in the past few years to a technological shift towards eco-extraction, which should include t...

Monday, June 11, 2018

REACH: 21 551 chemicals now registered

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The 10-year registration period for existing chemicals is now complete following the last REACH registration deadline on 31 May 2018. 13 620 European ...

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Climbazole: Request for an addendum to the SCCS' Opinion

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The safety of Climbazole, a preservative also used as an anti-dandruff agent will be re-assessed by the SCCS. The request from the European Commission...

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Revision of the checklists for dossiers submitted to SCCS

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In order to enable to quickly assess if the dossiers are complete and to prevent submissions that are incomplete or contain inadequate/irrelevant data...

Monday, June 4, 2018

No Phenoxyethanol on baby’s bottom: ANSM confirms recommendation

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In 2012, ANSM (French National Agency of Medicine and Health Products Safety) recommended not using Phenoxyethanol in cosmetic products intended for t...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Northern Ireland: the ban of plastic particles in cosmetics to come

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Following the action already taken by England, Wales and Scotland (as by many other Member States and third countries), Northern Ireland now notify th...

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Cosmetic ingredients: a close look at the American market

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At the 2017 in-Cosmetics Global show, Nicolas Matic, Director of Kline’s Market Research, had presented cosmetic products and ingredients trends. In 2...

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

CMRs: BEUC is on the offensive again

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Last January, BEUC had already published an open letter to protest against the new European Commission’s approach to CMRs, whose ban in cosmetic produ...

Monday, May 7, 2018

Nano migration from packaging to cosmetic products

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Nanoparticles are everywhere, including in cosmetics packaging, so they can unintentionally end up in products through migrations. How to assess the l...

Monday, April 30, 2018

REACH Annexes: specific information on nanomaterials

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The REACH Committee has voted to amend REACH Annexes to explicitly address nanoforms of substances. The specific requirements will address the knowled...