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.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

US: Johnson & Johnson once again sentenced in a cancer-case linked to the use of talc

On May 4, a Missouri jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson and Imery's Talc to pay $110.5 million to a Virginia woman who developed ovarian cancer fo...

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

In-Cosmetics 2017: a catalogue of new actives (2/5)

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The 2017 London edition of the in-cosmetics show was an opportunity for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to showcase their new actives launched over th...

Monday, May 1, 2017

Biodiversity: understanding all about the Nagoya protocol

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The Nagoya protocol that came into force on 12 October 2014 aims to guarantee the sovereignty of countries in terms of biological wealth. It marks the...

Monday, May 1, 2017

Cosmetic ingredients: from safety assessment to regulations

How is the safety of cosmetic ingredients assessed? Which process is involved in the decision to authorize or prohibit their placing on the market? Ho...

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

In-Cosmetics 2017: a catalogue of new actives (1/5)

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The 2017 London edition of the in-cosmetics show was an opportunity for cosmetic ingredient suppliers to showcase their new actives launched over the ...

Monday, April 24, 2017

Technological advancements in cosmetic ingredients

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While today’s consumers continue to show a preference to natural or naturally-derived products, they also see high efficiency as a must-have feature i...

Monday, April 17, 2017

o-Phenylphenol and its salts: Consultation by the European Commission

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On 11 April 2017, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on its proposal to make regulations evolve as regard the cosmetic ingredi...

Monday, April 17, 2017

The 4 Gold ingredients of in-cosmetics Global 2017

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The in-cosmetics Global show held on April 4-6 in London rewarded the best cosmetic ingredients launched over the past six months in several categorie...

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Preservatives PHMB and HEPB: final Opinions of the SCCS

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The SCCS has just published its final Opinions on the safety of two cosmetic preservatives, the Polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB) and the Ethylzingeron...

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Mineral cosmetic ingredients: oils and stones

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At the 8th edition of the U’Cosmetics colloquium dedicated to mineral cosmetics, several speakers presented their specificities in terms of ingredient...

Monday, April 10, 2017

The Awards of in-cosmetics Global 2017

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The in-cosmetics Global, which was held on 4-6 April in London, awarded the best cosmetic ingredients launched in the last six months in several categ...

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

ECHA makes available REACH data on 15,000 substances

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Key information on around 15,000 chemicals can now be downloaded and used on ECHA website. According to the European Chemicals Agency, researchers, re...