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 10, 2017

D4/D5: Consultation by ECHA

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The European Chemicals Agency launched a call for comments and evidence on Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5). Th...

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

In-Cosmetics 2017: a catalogue of new actives (3/5)

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The 2017 London edition of the in-cosmetics show was an opportunity for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to showcase their new actives launched over th...

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

US: Johnson & Johnson once again sentenced in a cancer-case linked to the use of talc

On May 4, a Missouri jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson and Imery's Talc to pay $110.5 million to a Virginia woman who developed ovarian cancer fo...

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

In-Cosmetics 2017: a catalogue of new actives (2/5)

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The 2017 London edition of the in-cosmetics show was an opportunity for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to showcase their new actives launched over th...

Monday, May 1, 2017

Biodiversity: understanding all about the Nagoya protocol

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The Nagoya protocol that came into force on 12 October 2014 aims to guarantee the sovereignty of countries in terms of biological wealth. It marks the...

Monday, May 1, 2017

Cosmetic ingredients: from safety assessment to regulations

How is the safety of cosmetic ingredients assessed? Which process is involved in the decision to authorize or prohibit their placing on the market? Ho...

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

In-Cosmetics 2017: a catalogue of new actives (1/5)

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The 2017 London edition of the in-cosmetics show was an opportunity for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to showcase their new actives launched over the ...

Monday, April 24, 2017

Technological advancements in cosmetic ingredients

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While today’s consumers continue to show a preference to natural or naturally-derived products, they also see high efficiency as a must-have feature i...

Monday, April 17, 2017

o-Phenylphenol and its salts: Consultation by the European Commission

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On 11 April 2017, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on its proposal to make regulations evolve as regard the cosmetic ingredi...

Monday, April 17, 2017

The 4 Gold ingredients of in-cosmetics Global 2017

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The in-cosmetics Global show held on April 4-6 in London rewarded the best cosmetic ingredients launched over the past six months in several categorie...

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Preservatives PHMB and HEPB: final Opinions of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinions on the safety of two cosmetic preservatives, the Polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) and the Ethylzingeron...

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Mineral cosmetic ingredients: oils and stones

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At the 8th edition of the U’Cosmetics colloquium dedicated to mineral cosmetics, several speakers presented their specificities in terms of ingredient...