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.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Emulium® Dolcea MB by Gattefossé: the emulsifier of the next generation of natural cosmetics

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Among Gattefossé’s latest developments, Emulium® Dolcea MB is the most advanced and robust O/W emulsifier in its natural range. Its composition has be...

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Principhyal® Cube3: Roelmi HPC Power 3 hyaluronic acid

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A 2.0 hyaluronic acid: this is what the ingredient supplier Roelmi HPC offers. With a very specific spectrum of effectiveness, it acts in synergy with...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

SCCS: Preliminary Opinion on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission to the SCCS last February, the Committee has just published its Scientific Advice on the safety...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in inhalable cosmetics: Final Opinion of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinion on the safety of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products that lead to exposure by inhalation. It was adopt...

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

B-Shape, Codif's new anti-puffiness active

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Extracted by enzymatic treatment from a red algae, B-Shape, Codif’s new active ingredient, activates lipolysis and promotes fat breakdown. It thus att...

Thursday, October 8, 2020

in-cosmetics Global: the 2020 Awards

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in-cosmetics Global revealed the winners of its 2020 Awards during its virtual edition held from 6 to 8 October. 12 ingredients, launched on the marke...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Illipe Butter: a low odour grade launched by Forestwise

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Forestwise is a supplier of cosmetic and food ingredients from the rainforest of Borneo, whose mission is to use its resources in a sustainable and re...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

EnerZea by Mirexus to the rescue of urban skins

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Canadian ingredient supplier Mirexus launches EnerZea™, a new corn-based active ingredient designed to defend and repair sensitive and reactive skin a...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

China: registration and notification of new cosmetic ingredients according to CSAR

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Among the complementary regulations to the new CSAR (Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation), the one on the management of new ingredients...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

AE Preserve PX-82: the new natural preservative from ae chemie

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Natural and preservative generally seem to be two most antinomic notions… even if their association makes more than one formulator dream… ae chemie, a...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Methyl Salicylate: Request for the SCCS Opinion

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Following its probable forthcoming classification as CMR2, which would prohibit a priori its use in cosmetic products, Methyl Salicylate will be subje...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Methyl-N-methylanthranilate: Request for the SCCS scientific advice

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The 2011 SCCS Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with photosensitizing potential, has just been the subject of a request fo...