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, May 9, 2022

European Commission call for data on salicylic esters

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On 5 April 2022, the European Commission launched a call for data to identify salicylic esters used in cosmetic products, in particular those that are...

Monday, May 9, 2022

CLH Propositions: Silver, Tanacetum Cinerariifolium Flower

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling of ingredients used ...

Monday, May 9, 2022

CosmeticOBS Awards : the winners

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For the first time, CosmeticOBS-L’Observatoire des Cosmétiques has decided to distinguish the most innovative active ingredients of the moment from in...

Monday, May 9, 2022

Reminder: Full implementation of IFRA 49

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This 10 May 2022 marks the full implementation of the 49th amendment to the IFRA codes: as of today, all fragrance compositions must comply with these...

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Myralys by Greentech: Eyelid-lifter and Under-eye rejuvenator

Myralis is a COSMOS-certified organic natural active ingredient, highly purified in gentiopicroside, sourced from organic wild yellow gentian roots (s...

Monday, May 2, 2022

Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: the European Commission publishes the Restrictions Roadmap

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On 25 April 2022, the European Commission published its “Restriction Roadmap” for harmful chemicals as part of its “Chemicals Strategy for Sustainabil...

Monday, May 2, 2022

EU publishes updated Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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On 29 April 2022, the Commission published in the Official Journal of the European Union Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677 which is the update of th...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

UK notifies update of banned and restricted cosmetic ingredients

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The United Kingdom has just transmitted to the WTO a draft regulation aiming at modifying the list of prohibited and restricted ingredients in cosmeti...

Thursday, April 21, 2022

New restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone applicable to all products

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This 22 April 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, particularly when used in non-oxidi...

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Europe notifies new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming at modifying Annexes III (restricted substances) and VI (authorised UV fi...

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Endocrine disruptors: OPSS call for data

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On 5 April 2022, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), which regulates cosmetic products in the UK, launched a call for data for five in...

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Propylparaben

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On 11 April 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Belgium for ...