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, December 20, 2022

CoRAP 2023-2025: ECHA's proposal

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ECHA has just published its proposal for an updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This list includes 24 substances of concern (suspected endo...

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Proposed CLH classifications for Thymol and Eugenol

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just published two proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) from Spain. These are again pe...

Monday, December 19, 2022

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2022: the Q&A of the FEBEA - Ingredients section

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As every year, at the end of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on 23 and 24 November 2022, the FEBEA team answered questions ...

Monday, December 12, 2022

Reminder: entry into force of the 5th CMR Regulation (and 17th ATP to CLP)

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This Saturday 17 December 2022 marks the entry into force of Regulation 2022/1531, the 5th annual text aimed at banning or regulating substances recen...

Monday, December 12, 2022

Benzoyl Peroxide, o-Phenylphenol: ECHA's RAC opinions

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The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just adopted its Opinions on the classification and harmonised labelli...

Monday, December 12, 2022

The combination of UV filters and microplastics makes heavy metals more harmful

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According to a recent study by a team of researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University, microplastics have the property of aggregating more chromium i...

Monday, December 5, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Tea tree extract and essential oil

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On 28 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Polan...

Monday, November 28, 2022

The 6th European CMR Regulation notified to the WTO

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The European Union has just transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation aimed at banning substances classified as CMR by Regulation 2022/692 (18th ATP t...

Monday, November 28, 2022

CJEU: the General Court annuls the classification of TiO2 as CMR

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On 23 November 2022, the European Court of Justice annulled Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/217 (18th ATP to CLP) with regard to the harmonised c...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Regulation (EU) 2022/2195: new regulation for 4 cosmetic ingredients (EDs, colorant, UV filters)

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Regulation 2022/2195 of 10 November 2022, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 11 November, amends Annexes III (restricted ingre...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Methyl 2-Octynoate

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On 14 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Denma...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Berkem launches a new active ingredient from kiwi leaves

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Berkem, French specialist in plant extraction, is launching a new active ingredient called Ki’Leaft. The 100% natural, COSMOS-certified kiwi leaf extr...