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, March 6, 2018

Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, Zinc Pyrithione, o-Phenylphenol salts: 1 Opinion, 2 Addendum of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its new Opinion on the safety of the UV-filter Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine, as well as addendum to its Opinions on Zinc...

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

2018 new Cosmétagora formulas (7)

Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French Society of Cosmetology) last January 9-10, celebrated innovations in cosmetics...

Monday, March 5, 2018

ECHA calls for evidence on possible restriction of microplastics

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ECHA has recently announced that, at the request of the European Commission, it will investigate the need for a restriction on the placing on the mark...

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Hemp in cosmetics

When you hear the name of this plant, you do not necessarily associate it with the beauty industry. And yet, hemp and other varieties in the same fami...

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Sodium o-phenylphenate, Potassium o-phenylphenate, MEA o-Phenylphenate: request for an addendum to the Opinion of SCCS

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Following the Opinion of SCCS on preservatives o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-phenylphenate and Potassium o-phenylphenate, Member States raised specific con...

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

2018 new Cosmétagora formulas (6)

Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French Society of Cosmetology) last January 9-10, celebrated innovations in cosmetics...

Monday, February 26, 2018

Reminder: Zinc oxide banned in sprays as from February 24

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If it was authorized as a colourant until recently, without any restrictions, the use of non-coated, non-nano zinc oxide is now banned in the applicat...

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Silab presents Neurofense®, a natural neuro-soothing active ingredient

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Neurofense®, developed by Silab laboratory, is a an overall natural neuro-soothing active ingredient, derived from the roots of red sage (Salvia milti...

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

2018 new Cosmétagora formulas (5)

Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French Society of Cosmetology) last January 9-10, celebrated innovations in cosmetics...

Monday, February 19, 2018

wesource: the new Seppic brand dedicated to actives

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Seppic have just announced the creation of wesource, a dedicated brand to gather all its cosmetics actives from plant-based chemistry, marine biotechn...

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

2018 new Cosmétagora formulas (4)

Just like every year, the Cosmétagora show organized by the SFC (French Society of Cosmetology) last January 9-10, celebrated innovations in cosmetics...

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The future of cyclomethicones (or ‘the extinction of dinosaurs’)

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‘CosmeticOBS did me the honour of asking what I thought about the future of cyclomethicones. Well, in my humble opinion, there is none.’ Dr Frédéric L...