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, February 26, 2024

CMR classification under consultation for 3 cosmetic ingredients

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On 19 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on proposals for the harmonised classification and labelling of three...

Monday, February 19, 2024

CLH classification proposals as Repr. 1B for two cosmetic ingredients

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On 14 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published two proposals, one from France and the other from Austria, to amend the harmonised...

Monday, February 5, 2024

Postponement of the Octocrylene restriction dossier

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On 11 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) had published France’s intention to introduce restrictions on the marketing of mixtures conta...

Monday, February 5, 2024

ECHA launches a new chemicals database

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On 30 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of its new chemicals database. To date, it contains information from mor...

Monday, January 29, 2024

Europe notifies the 22nd ATP of the CLP

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On 18 January 2024, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 22nd ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientifi...

Monday, January 29, 2024

Two UV absorbers added to the REACH Candidate List

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On 24 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that five dangerous substances had been added to the REACH Candidate List, which no...

Monday, January 29, 2024

Benzotriazole: the conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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Barely classified as toxic to aquatic life (Aquatic Chronic 2) by the draft 22nd ATP to CLP notified by the European Commission on 18 January 2024, th...

Monday, January 22, 2024

Groupe Berkem extends its H2OLIXIR range of floral waters

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Groupe Berkem, a specialist in bio-based chemistry, has just announced the extension of its range of 100% natural and 97.5% organic floral waters, H2O...

Monday, January 22, 2024

Intention to CLH classification of Dimethylaminopropylamine as Repr. 1B

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On 17 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Austria’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Dimethy...

Monday, January 15, 2024

Proposal for CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite

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On 10 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Hungary’s proposal of CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite, an oxidising and oral ...

Monday, January 15, 2024

Great Britain to align with the 14th and 15th ATPs of the European CLP

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The HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in GB, has just announced its intention to align itself with the ...

Monday, January 8, 2024

Publication of the 21st ATP of the CLP

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The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/197 of 19 October 2023 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5 January 2024. It is th...