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.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The CoRAP 2026–2028 published by ECHA

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On 24 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028....

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Excessive cadmium exposure: Cosmetics account for... very little indeed

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In a report whose findings were published on March 25, 2026, ANSES confirms that the French population is overexposed to cadmium, a trace metal classi...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

PFAS, Octocrylene, Cannabidiol...: work and opinions of the ECHA RAC

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On March 18, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) provided an update on the latest meeting of its Scientific Committees. Topics of interest to t...

Monday, March 16, 2026

Consultation on the CLH classification of Hydrochloric Acid

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On March 16, 202, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Latvia’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of ...

Monday, March 9, 2026

Health Canada announces “flexibility” regarding allergen requirements

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Health Canada has just announced that it has “heard concerns from industry” and adopted a “revised approach” to fragrance allergen requirements. The p...

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Deltamethrin: Intention of CLH classification

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On March 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Sweden’s intention to introduce harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for Delt...

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Consultation on the CLH classification of Benzotriazole

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On March 2, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of B...

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Ammonium Vanadate: CLH classification proposal

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On February 18, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) published France’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Ammonium Va...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: final Opinion of the SCCS

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In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Thiomersal and Phenylmercury salts as preservatives. The ...

Thursday, February 5, 2026

n-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine: Intention of CLH classification

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On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Belgium’s intention to introduce harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) for ...

Friday, January 30, 2026

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “P...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

CLH classifications: consultation for 1,4-Butanediol, proposal for Benzyl Benzoate

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On January 28, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) o...