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, November 16, 2020

Propylparaben, Homosalate: Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February 2020, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endoc...

Monday, November 16, 2020

Hydroxyapatite, Copper and Colloidal Copper (nanos): Preliminary Opinions of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in June 2019, within the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as nanom...

Monday, November 9, 2020

EU regulation of endocrine disruptors: "some room for improvement", according to the JRC

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The Fitness Check on endocrine disruptors was published together with the European Commission’s Communication on its “Sustainable Chemicals Strategy”....

Monday, November 9, 2020

HAA299 [nano]: New request for SCCS Opinion

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The nano UV filter HAA299 (Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl) Piperazine) will be subject to a new safety assessment by the SCCS. The request has been m...

Monday, November 9, 2020

iPeptide by Lipotrue: the active ingredient that awakens the eye contour area

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In a webinar broadcast on 6 October 2020, Silvia Pastor presented iPeptide, the latest launch of Lipotrue. It is a peptide specifically designed for t...

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Deoxyarbutin ban, restrictions on Dihydroxyacetone: a draft European regulation notified to the WTO

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On 20 October 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation intended to ban Deoxyarbutin and to introduce restrictions on the use...

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Resorcinol: Preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS in February, in the framework of the evaluation of ingredients listed as endocrine ...

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Scientific advice of the SCCS on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate

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Following the European Commission’s request to shed light on its previous 2011 Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with phot...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Proposals for a harmonised classification for benzyl alcohol and silver

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On 19 October 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a public consultation on two proposals for harmonised classification of Benzyl alcohol and...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Sharon Laboratories' preservative-free preservatives

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How can we solve the problem of preserving cosmetic products, when consumers demand clean, natural, transparent formulas… adapted to sensitive skin? M...

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

CSSC : Request for an addendum to the Opinion on Aluminium

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In March 2020, the CSSC (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) published its final Opinion on the safety of aluminium used in cosmetic products. Fo...

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Canada: Consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On October 14, 2020, Health Canada opened a consultation on several amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These adjustments, which have been ...