Ingredients:News

MEK: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

On 20 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the publication of the conclusions of the assessment of Butanone (INCI: MEK), carried out by Sweden as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This could result in the substance being classified as toxic to reproduction.

Fragrance Allergen Disclosure: EU 2026 deadline and what it means for beauty brands worldwide

On 31 July 2026, a new European Union regulatory requirement affecting the majority of cosmetic products will become applicable. By this date, beauty brands placing products on the EU market must ensure that their labels include the disclosure of 56 additional fragrance allergens in the ingredient list. Through this amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation, the total list has expanded from 26 to 8...

Methyl Anthranilate: Intention of CLH classification

On 6 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the Czech Republic’s intention to introduce harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Methyl Anthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

Hydroxycitronellal, Glyoxylic Acid: Requests for Opinions to the SCCS

On April 30, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approuved, by written procedure, two mandates from the European Commission: one concerns the safety assessment of Hydroxycitronellal, and the other that of Glyoxylic Acid.

Acetophenone: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

Following the opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), which recommended classifying Acetophenone as Rep. 1B, the Commission mandated the SCCS to assess the safety of the substance in cosmetics. The Scientific Committee has just published its preliminary Opinion.

Monday, September 2, 2024

Luteana™ Scalp: the revolutionary approach for sensitive scalp

Microphyt, a leader in bioactives derived from microalgae, presents its first hair care active ingredient: Luteana™ Scalp. This natural ingredient rev...

Monday, September 2, 2024

CLP classifications in Great Britain: new opinions from the HSE

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On 21 August 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its opinions propo...

Monday, September 2, 2024

Intention of CLH classification for Decyl Alcohol

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On 28 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Poland’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Decyl Alc...

Monday, September 2, 2024

Citral: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has assessed the safety of Citral (a fragrance ingredient, listed as an allergen) wit...

Monday, August 26, 2024

o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) recommending a harmonised classification as Carc. 2 (cat...

Monday, August 26, 2024

Triphenyl Phosphate: final Opinion of the SCCS

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

Monday, August 26, 2024

Children's exposure to Hexyl Salicylate: preliminary version of the addendum to the SCCS Opinion

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Following the SCCS Opinion, the final version of which was published in February 2024 and which excluded children under the age of three from the safe...

Monday, August 26, 2024

Consultation on the modification of the CLH classification of Hydrogen Peroxide

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On 12 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Finland’s proposal to amend the harmonised classification and label...

Monday, August 26, 2024

Consultation on the CLH classification of Diacetone Alcohol as Repr. 1B

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On 19 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (...

Monday, August 26, 2024

HC Yellow 16: SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following the provision by industry of new data on its purity, the hair dye ingredient HC Yellow No.16 (B123) is undergoing a new safety assessment by...

Monday, August 26, 2024

A Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2024/858 (Nanomaterials)

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Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024 amended Annexes II (prohibited substances) and III (restricted ingredients) of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223...

Monday, July 22, 2024

Regulation 2022/1181: entry into force this 31 July 2024

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It comes into force for products placed on the market this 31 July. Regulation 2022/1181 of 8 July 2022 amended the preamble to Annex V (authorised pr...