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, September 20, 2023

CLH consultation on classification of Silver Nitrate as Repr. 1B and Muta. 2

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On 11 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Sweden’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Toxicity of UV filters on corals: the French Anses recommendations

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On 18 September 2023, the Anses published an expert report drawn up in collaboration with the OFB (Office Français de la Biodiversité - French Biodive...

Monday, September 11, 2023

Germany proposes to identify two UV absorbers as SVHC

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In early September, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a public consultation under the REACH Regulation on a dossier proposing to identify tw...

Monday, September 11, 2023

"New" allergens: the labelling rules

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New allergens to be labelled, new INCI names, new groups of substances to be declared under the same grouping name… the “Allergens” Regulation brings ...

Monday, September 4, 2023

ECHA consultation on CLH classification as Repr. 1B of 4 fragrance ingredients

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On 24 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Sweden’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of four...

Monday, September 4, 2023

Brazil notifies a change in its regulations on Zinc Pyrithione

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On 10 August 2023, Brazil notified its Resolution No.806, amending the 2021 list of substances that personal care products, cosmetics and perfumes mus...

Monday, September 4, 2023

EDs, Nanos: UK OPSS calls for data

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On 14 August 2023, OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards) launched two calls for data, one on six substances with suspected endocrine disrupti...

Monday, September 4, 2023

Propylparaben, Sodium chlorite: ECHA publishes the CoRAP evaluation conclusions

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In the summer of 2023, ECHA published the conclusions of the evaluations carried out as part of the CoRAP (Community rolling action plan) for Sodium C...

Monday, August 28, 2023

Consultation on the French Anses draft RMOA on Octocrylene

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On 26 July 2023, the French Ministry for Ecological Transition opened a public consultation on the Anses’ draft Regulatory Management Option Analysis ...

Monday, August 28, 2023

Labelling of the "new" allergens: the impact on international markets

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Labelling “new” allergens as Europe will require is one thing, but getting this new labelling accepted in every country in the world is quite another....

Monday, August 28, 2023

Consultation on a change to Bronopol's CLH classification

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On 31 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal from Spain to amend the harmonised classification and labe...

Monday, July 31, 2023

The European "New Allergens" Regulation has been published!

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The European Union has just published Regulation 2023/1545, which concerns the labelling of fragrance allergens on cosmetic products. It imposes compu...