Ingredients:News

Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

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Homosalate: new restrictions come into force

On this 1st january 2025, the new restrictions on the UV filter Homosalate set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 come into force. They apply to all new products placed on the market.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

Monday, December 18, 2023

1 substance, 1 assessment: the European Commission adopts three legislative proposals

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On 7 December 2023, the European Commission adopted three legislative proposals to implement its “1 substance, 1 assessment” reform of chemicals asses...

Monday, December 18, 2023

EDQM study: 30% of cosmetics contain formaldehyde

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According to a market surveillance study published by the EQDM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare), and conducted by ...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Intention of CLH classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Germany’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Trifluo...

Monday, December 11, 2023

SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : preliminary version

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Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: ECHA's RAC opinions on the proposed CLH classifications

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On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) had adopted eight opinions on proposals fo...

Monday, December 4, 2023

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2023: the Q&A of the FEBEA - Ingredients section

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As every year, at the close of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on 8 and 9 November 2023, the FEBEA team answered questions ...

Monday, December 4, 2023

OPSS impact survey on future BHT restrictions

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The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the UK cosmetics industry, has just announced that the UK Office for Produc...

Monday, December 4, 2023

PhycoAge™: Cell communication regulator for a rejuvenated skin

Microphyt, the market leader in bioactives derived from microalgae, introduces its first anti-ageing active ingredient: PhycoAge™. Thanks to its 3-in-...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Silver: request for an Opinion to the SCCS

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Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Court of the CJEU: cosmetic ingredients may be tested on animals

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The decision had been eagerly awaited by the cosmetics industry, animal welfare groups and even the European Commission, which had put on hold the exa...

Monday, November 27, 2023

Hydroxyapatite: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS (oral products)

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...

Monday, November 27, 2023

New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCS

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A new coating for titanium dioxide in its nano form, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, is to undergo a safety assessment by the SCCS. The request was made...