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, April 26, 2021

Safety assessment: 11th revision of the SCCS' Notes of Guidance

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At its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021, the SCCS adopted the 11th revision of its Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and th...

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Cosmétagora: the winners of the 2021 Prix de la Formulation

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Due to the health crisis, Cosmétagora, the trade show dedicated to formulation, has been transformed into a digital version this year. The top ingredi...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

French ANSES publishes a pre-list of endocrine disruptors

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In the framework of the French second National Strategy on Endocrine Disruptors (SNPE 2), the ANSES has drawn up a list of substances of interest and ...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Methyl-n-Methylanthranilate: forthcoming restrictions notified by Europe to the WTO

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On 15 March 2021, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to introduce restrictions on the use of the fragrance ingredie...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

ECHA recommends adding 3 silicones to the REACH Authorisation List

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On 14 April 2021, ECHA announced that it is recommending that the European Commission add three cyclosiloxanes, D4, D5 and D6, to the REACH Authorisat...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Hydroxyapatite: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of Hydroxyapatite in nano form. It was adopted at its plenary meeting on 30-31 March 2021,...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Greentech launches Circalys, a feel good energizing active ingrédient

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Greentech launches a new innovative natural active ingredient : Circalys. A chrono-detox active ingredient providing a “feel good energizing” effect, ...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Mangixyl by Givaudan: a natural sebum harmoniser

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Mangixyl is an active ingredient discovered by Givaudan during the fractionation of mango leaves from responsible, traceable and sustainable sourcing ...

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

EleVastin by Gattefossé: to prevent gravity-induced face sagging

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Though the laws of gravity are inescapable, the side effects they have on our skin don’t have to be, says Gattefossé. EleVastin is its targeted soluti...

Monday, March 29, 2021

CoRAP 2021-2023: 18 "cosmetic" substances to be evaluated

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ECHA published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. It includes a total of 58 substances to be evaluat...

Monday, March 29, 2021

Expanscience launches an organic virgin avocado oil

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Committed to transparency and traceability thanks to their own supply chain in Peru, Laboratoires Expanscience have made avocado their product of exce...

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

A model of 3D dermal microtissue to study elastic properties in vitro

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Gattefossé Laboratories (who develops, manufactures and sells specialty ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries), in partnersh...