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.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Consultation on the CLH classification of Mint EO and Carvone

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On July 7, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched two consultations on Sweden’s proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Publication of the (last?) update of the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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Ironically, the European Commission has just published the latest update to its Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients, while proposing that it be abandoned...

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

French DGCCRF warns about the consequences of TPO ban

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In a communication published on July 4, 2025, the General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds operators o...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: final version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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Following concerns about potential contamination of the UV filter Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate by a phthalate, DnHexP, the European Comm...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the publication of a list of suspected endocrine disruptors to be assessed on a priority basis, and the subsequent call for data, the Europe...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Hydroxyapatite in oral products: final Opinion of the SCCS

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Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance adopted by the European Commission, the cosmetics industr...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Heliotropin: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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Following the opinion of the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) in favor of the CLH classification of Heliotropin (a fra...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: final Opinion of the SCCS

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As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...

Monday, July 7, 2025

Intention of a new CLH classification for Potassium chlorate

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On July 2, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose a new harmonized CLH classification for the oxidising a...

Monday, June 30, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Propylparaben

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On June 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the Belgium proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH...

Monday, June 30, 2025

Two cosmetic ingredients added to the REACH Candidate List

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On June 25, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had added three substances to the REACH Candidate List for authorization. Two...

Monday, June 23, 2025

23rd ATP of the European CLP published

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Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222 of 2 April 2025 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 June 2025. This is the 23rd ATP ...