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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, June 5, 2023
European Commission call for data on CannabidiolSubscribers only
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission launched a call for data on the safety of pure Cannabidiol (CBD) and on extracts that may contain contaminants...
Monday, June 5, 2023
5 CLH classification intentions withdrawn for fragrance ingredientsSubscribers only
At the end of August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published eight proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) from Swede...
Monday, June 5, 2023
CoRAP: Triphenyl Phosphate ED and SVHC, according to the Anses assessmentSubscribers only
The conclusions of the assessment of Triphenyl Phosphate, a plasticiser used in cosmetics included in the CoRAP (Community rolling action plan) under ...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Europe (re)-notifies new regulation of 13 nanomaterialsSubscribers only
On 23 May 2023, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aiming to ban 12 cosmetic ingredients in the form of nanomaterials, and t...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Children's exposure to Methyl Salicylate: the SCCS Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
In November 2021, the SCCS had concluded that Methyl Salicylate, recently classified as a category 2 reprotoxicant under the CLP Regulation, was safe ...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Nanomaterials: Anses calls for a more protective definitionSubscribers only
In an expert report published on 17 May 2023, the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) calls on the F...
Monday, May 22, 2023
The SCCS publishes the 12th revision of its NoGSubscribers only
The SCCS has just adopted (on 15 May 2023 by written procedure) the 12th revision of its Notes of Guidance (NoG) for the testing of cosmetic ingredien...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Skin microbiota: a key concept in cosmeticsSubscribers only
Better understand the bacterial ecosystem to offer more effective skin care products? This is the line of research and development in which many brand...
Monday, May 22, 2023
Nano-TiO2: a new alert from INRAESubscribers only
Previous work by INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement - French National Research Institute for ...
Monday, May 22, 2023
UK: no more animal testing for cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
This should put an end to the controversy that has been raging for some time in the UK on the very critical issue of cosmetic ingredients tested on an...
Monday, May 15, 2023
HC Blue 18: the SCCS' Scientific AdviceSubscribers only
Following the submission of new data by industry on the purity of the substance, the European Commission has requested a Scientific Opinion from the S...
Monday, May 15, 2023
Production for export of banned chemicals: European Commission consultationSubscribers only
Ensuring that dangerous chemicals banned in Europe are not produced here for export is one of the EU’s aims in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainabili...
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