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, March 31, 2025

The CoRAP 2025-2027published by ECHA

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On 25 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027....

Monday, March 24, 2025

Consultation on CLH classification of Cannabidiol as Repr. 1B

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On 19 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) ...

Monday, March 24, 2025

ECHA RAC opinions on the CLH classification of 5 "cosmetic" ingredients

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On 19 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: five opinions from...

Monday, March 17, 2025

Notification of the update of the European Glossary of Cosmetic Ingredients

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On 13 March 2025, the European Commission notified a draft Decision to update the “Glossary of common ingredient names for use in the labelling of cos...

Monday, March 17, 2025

CLH classifications: Intention for Maleic Acid, Consultation for Sodium Bromate

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On 12 March 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Austria’s intention to propose an amendment to the harmonised classification and labe...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Consultation on the SVHC identification of two cosmetic ingredients

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On a proposal from Norway, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just opened public consultations as part of the process to identify Methyl Trimeth...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Canada: Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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Canada has just announced a new update of its “Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist”. It includes the addition of two ingredients, one of which is now subject ...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Publication of the French "PFAS" law

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Law No.2025-188 of 27 February 2025 aimed at protecting the public from the risks associated with perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substance...

Monday, February 24, 2025

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: preliminary 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, February 24, 2025

BHT: new restrictions come into force in Great Britain

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This 24 February 2025, new restrictions came into force for products marketed in England, Wales and Scotland.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

French "PFAS" law definitively adopted

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After an interruption due to recent events in French politics, the legislative process for the law banning PFAS, particularly in cosmetics, has resume...

Monday, February 17, 2025

Washington State notifies the ban on 28 formaldehyde releasers

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Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act already regulates many chemicals deemed toxic in cosmetics, including formaldehyde, which is banned. The D...