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MEK: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluationSubscribers only

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 classificationSubscribers only

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 SCCSSubscribers only

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 SCCSSubscribers only

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, December 11, 2023
SCCS' Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide : preliminary versionSubscribers only
Following the EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) opinion concluding that titanium dioxide was not considered safe as a food additive, the European Com...
Monday, December 11, 2023
Tea Tree EO, HEMA and HMPA: ECHA's RAC opinions on the proposed CLH classificationsSubscribers only
On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) had adopted eight opinions on proposals fo...
Monday, December 4, 2023
Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2023: the Q&A of the FEBEA - Ingredients sectionSubscribers only
As every year, at the close of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on 8 and 9 November 2023, the FEBEA team answered questions ...
Monday, December 4, 2023
OPSS impact survey on future BHT restrictionsSubscribers only
The Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), which represents the UK cosmetics industry, has just announced that the UK Office for Produc...
Monday, December 4, 2023
PhycoAge™: Cell communication regulator for a rejuvenated skin
Microphyt, the market leader in bioactives derived from microalgae, introduces its first anti-ageing active ingredient: PhycoAge™. Thanks to its 3-in-...
Monday, November 27, 2023
Silver: request for an Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
Following an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending that silver be classified as “Toxic...
Monday, November 27, 2023
Court of the CJEU: cosmetic ingredients may be tested on animalsSubscribers only
The decision had been eagerly awaited by the cosmetics industry, animal welfare groups and even the European Commission, which had put on hold the exa...
Monday, November 27, 2023
Hydroxyapatite: new request for an Opinion to the SCCS (oral products)Subscribers only
Following the final opinion of the SCCS in March 2023, and the restrictions on the substance notified by the European Commission, the cosmetics indust...
Monday, November 27, 2023
New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCSSubscribers only
A new coating for titanium dioxide in its nano form, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, is to undergo a safety assessment by the SCCS. The request was made...
Monday, November 27, 2023
Regetaste, the new upcycled active ingredient that makes your skin sing by Codif Technologie Naturelle
Did you know that your skin talks to you? Yes, it even sings! And Regetaste, the new active ingredient from Codif Technologie Naturelle, softens its s...
Monday, November 20, 2023
Preparing the Octocrylene restriction: a call for contributions from AnsesSubscribers only
On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a call for comments and evidence as part of the Anses’ Regulatory Ma...
Monday, November 20, 2023
Intention of CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as CMR and EDSubscribers only
On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Hexamet...
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