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, November 10, 2025

Silver: new request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Acetophenone: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to evalu...

Thursday, November 6, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, which introduced new conditions of use for BHT, Homosalate, and...

Monday, November 3, 2025

Formaldehyde releasers, 4-MBC, CMRs: Notification from Great Britain

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On 31 October 2025, the Great Britain notified a draft text with the aim of banning the use of the UV filter 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, as well as 1...

Friday, October 31, 2025

Synthetic amorphous silica: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...

Friday, October 31, 2025

m-Aminophenol: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 22 October 2025 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of 3-aminophenol (INCI: m...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: Kojic Acid restrictions now fully in force in Great Britain

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The various measures contained in Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1334, published by Great Britain on December 17, 2024, continue to come into effect on...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: final step in the implementation of IFRA 51

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On 30 June 2023, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) notified the 51st amendment to its Standards. 28 months later, on 30 October 2025, the...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: full implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/858

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Regulation (EU) 2024/858 prohibits 12 ingredients in nano form and introduces new restrictions on Hydroxyapatite. It comes into force on this November...

Monday, October 27, 2025

Reminder: entry into force of several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/996

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On October 31 and November 1, 2025, several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/996, which introduced restrictions on several endocrine disruptors and ...

Monday, October 20, 2025

Reminder: New entries into force for SI 2024 No. 1334 in Great Britain

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The phased measures of Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 1334, published by Great Britain on December 17, 2024, continue to come into effect on October 20...

Friday, October 17, 2025

"Microplastics" Regulation: first provisions come into force

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Published on September 27, 2023, Regulation (EC) No.2023/2055 introduced restrictions on synthetic polymer microparticles. The text sets out various d...