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MEK: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluationSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

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 SCCSSubscribers only

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 SCCSSubscribers only

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, March 18, 2024
Regulation 2024/858: 12 nanos banned, Hydroxyapatite subject to restrictionsSubscribers only
Regulation 2024/858 of 14 March 2024, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 15 March, amends Annexes II (prohibited substances) a...
Monday, March 18, 2024
Methyl Salicylate: an Opinion from the UK SAG-CS that differs from that of the European SCCSSubscribers only
Following the classification of Methyl Salicylate as a reprotoxic of category 2 under the CLP Regulation, the SCCS was mandated to assess the safety o...
Monday, March 18, 2024
Hexyl Salicylate: final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to classify Hexyl Salicylate as “Toxic for...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Acetylated Vetiver Oil in sprayable products: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the provision of additional data by industry after an initial Opinion of the SCCS, the European Commission mandated the Scientific Committee...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Hydroxypropyl p-Phenylenediamine (A165) : final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the mandate given by the European Commission, the SCCS has carried out a new safety assessment of the hair colouring ingredient Hydroxypropy...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Methylparaben: corrigendum to the final Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only
On 28 February 2024, the SCCS adopted, by written procedure, a corrigendum to its final Opinion on Methylparaben, dated 14 December 2023. It clarifies...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Consultation on the CLH classification of DrometrizoleSubscribers only
On 4 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the German proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Dr...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: request for an Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
As part of the assessment of substances likely to have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS for its Opinion on ...
Monday, March 11, 2024
o-Phenylphenol, Sodium o-Phenylphenate: request for an Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) recommending a harmonised classification of Carc. 2 (cat...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Consultation on the identification of Triphenyl Phosphate as a SVHCSubscribers only
On a proposal from the French Anses, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened a public consultation as part of the process to identify Tripheny...
Monday, March 4, 2024
New evidence against TriclosanSubscribers only
Inserm (the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research) is continuing its investigations into the effects on human health of Triclosan,...
Monday, March 4, 2024
A guide to implementing the restriction on microplasticsSubscribers only
On 14 February 2024, Cosmetics Europe and the EfCI (European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients) published a guide to help the industry understand an...
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