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, August 4, 2015

Regulation 2015/1298: ban of UV filter 3-Benzylidene Camphor

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With this new regulation, published on 28 July 2015, the European Commission follows the opinion of SCCS (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety) wh...

Monday, August 3, 2015

Cosmetics: new extraction processes 2/2

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To keep up with market needs and trends, the cosmetics industry is always seeking new, ‘greener’, more sustainable solvents compatible with the variou...

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Cosmetic nanomaterials: a guidance by the EFfCI

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The European Federation of Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has published on its website a guidance paper on nanomaterials in cosmetics, with practical re...

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Hair dyes: a regulation to limit nine substances

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The regulation 2015/1190 of 20 July 2015 is amending Annex III to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, dedicated to restricted substances. Nine hair dye in...

Monday, July 27, 2015

Endocrine disruptors: how to assess their safety?

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The effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and reproduction raise a lot of concern and emotions among the general public. On what basis shoul...

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Cosmetics: new extraction processes 1/2

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In a very competitive market where innovation is a way to stand out, the cosmetics industry is constantly seeking new actives. And this can involve cu...

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

HC Blue 18 : Opinion of the SCCS

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On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on the hair dye cosmetic ingredient HC Blue 18. This Opinion is op...

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

JRC published its options for the review of the EC nanomaterial definition

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On July 10, 2015, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published science-based options to improve the clarity and the practical application of the Euro...

Monday, July 20, 2015

SCCS: a 'annul and supersede', two revisions

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On June 25, 2015, during its 10th plenary meeting, the SCCS has adopted a new Opinion on the hair dye Basic Blue 124, revised its Opinion on the nano ...

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Karanja oil, the natural UV filter

It is the cosmetic ingredient of the 2015 sunglasses! This naturally antioxidant oil has the particularity of absorbing part of the UV rays. It is one...

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

European explanations on silica in nanoform

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Nanomaterials and their nanoparticles in cosmetic products have been raising questions and concerns. In March 2015, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on ...

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

EU joins CITES Convention

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On July 8, the EU became the 181st party to join the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The Convention covers more t...