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p-Cymene, Burgeonal group, Silver Nitrate...: the Opinion of the GB HSESubscribers only

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 FormSubscribers only

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 BenzylhemiformalSubscribers only

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 2BSubscribers only

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 cosmeticsSubscribers only

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.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
D4 and D5 restricted to 0.1% in rinse-off cosmetics in 2017Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed at restricting the use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcycl...
Monday, February 20, 2017
Karanja oil: an ANSM Opinion issued to manufacturersSubscribers only
On 9 February 2017, the ANSM published a Notice to manufacturers on sunscreen products containing karanja oil. A warning to remind that it is not an a...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Benzopheneone-3: 6% maximum from September 3, 2017Subscribers only
Regulation 2017/238 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex VI (UV-filters) of Cosmetics...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Hair dyes: new regulation for 17 substancesSubscribers only
Regulation 2017/237 of 10 February 2017, published in Official Journal of the European Union on 11 February, amends Annex III (restricted substances) ...
Monday, February 13, 2017
Reminder: MIT is now banned in leave-on productsSubscribers only
Over the past few months, the noose had been tightening around Methylisothiazolinone. It was banned in leave-on cosmetics as from 12 February 2017, an...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
HC Orange No.6: Final Opinion of SCCSSubscribers only
On 7 November 2016, the SCCS published its Opinion on the new cosmetic hair dye ingredient HC Orange No. 6, adopted by written procedure. After the co...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Thermal waters in France (2/2)Subscribers only
Extremely popular among major cosmetics groups, thermal waters are on a roll. Their benefits are not only useful for marketing arguments: the evidence...
Monday, January 30, 2017
Taiwan hardens its upcoming ban on plastic microbeadsSubscribers only
On 14 October 2016, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the WTO of its intention to ban plastic microbeads in ...
Monday, January 30, 2017
Cosmétagora 2017 best formulas (3/3)Subscribers only
Here is the third (and last) part of our special focus on the innovative formulas showcased for the Cosmetagora Formulation Award organized at the 9th...
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
MBBT [nano] in Anne VI to the Cosmetics Regulation in 2017Subscribers only
The European Union has just transmitted to WTO a draft Regulation aimed at allowing the use of MBBT (Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphen...
Monday, January 23, 2017
Cosmétagora 2017 best formulas (2/3)Subscribers only
50 laboratories, mainly cosmetic ingredient suppliers, had entered the lists for the Cosmétagora Formulation Award: the prizes were attributed at the ...
Monday, January 23, 2017
Thermal waters in France (1/2)Subscribers only
The notion of thermal baths and thermal water-based treatments is very old: it dates back to Ancient Greece. As a guarantee of skin beauty, thermal wa...
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