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, May 21, 2024

Ingredients: the regulatory differences between Europe and Great Britain

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Since the Brexit, cosmetic ingredient regulations on both sides of the Channel have been evolving in parallel… which has led to differences in require...

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Regulation 2024/1328: new restrictions for D4, D5 and D6

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Regulation 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 17 May, amends Annex XVII of European REACH Regulation...

Monday, May 13, 2024

New proposal of CLH classification for Resorcinol

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On 8 May 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had received France’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Re...

Monday, May 13, 2024

The fate of cosmetic ingredients in Great Britain

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Since the Brexit, Great Britain has regained control of the management of cosmetic ingredients. With its own CLP classifications, specific provisions ...

Monday, May 6, 2024

New US FDA consultation on increasing colourant certification fees

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened a 30-day consultation period on its proposed increase in certification fees for colorants for u...

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Provital and the Olympics of beauty

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As Paris prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events of 2024 in just a few weeks’ time, ingredient supplier Provital got caught up in Olympic ...

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Seppic or the seven deadly sins

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Instead of fighting its demons, the raw materials supplier suggests its customers succumb to gluttony, laziness… Seppic was inspired by the deadly sin...

Monday, April 29, 2024

"Essential use": the European Commission's criteria

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On 22 April 2024, the European Commission published a Communication establishing guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute “essential ...

Monday, April 29, 2024

An "Allergens" Memento from Cosmed

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It has already been published for almost a year, but Regulation 2023/1545, which sets out the list of “new” allergens that must be mentioned on labell...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The studious 2024 edition of in-cosmetics Global

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The European major event dedicated to active ingredients for cosmetics returned to Paris for three days. From April 16 to 18, 2024, Pavillon No.1 of t...

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Who are the winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2024 Awards?

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In-cosmetics means awards ceremonies. As usual, all exhibitors can put their latest creations up for competition. Here are the winners of the 2024 edi...

Monday, April 22, 2024

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on cardiovascular accidents

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According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the presence of microplastics in the carotid arteries increases the risk of myo...