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.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Health Canada's consultation on updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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On 19 November 2025, Health Canada opened a consultation on its proposed amendments to the Critical List of Cosmetic Ingredients. Planned changes incl...

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Thiomersal, Phenylmercuric salts: preliminary 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, November 20, 2025

Cannabidiol: preliminary Opinion of the SCCS

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In January 2025, the SCCS accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of Cannabidiol. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety ...

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Consultation on the CLH classification of Sodium Fluoride

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On November 17, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on France’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CL...

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16: Scientific Advices of the SCCS

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In March, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted mandates from the European Commission to assess the safety of two hair dye ingre...

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

BHA: preliminary version of the SCCS Scientific Advice

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As part of the assessment of substances that may have endocrine disrupting properties, the European Commission has asked the SCCS to evaluate the safe...

Monday, November 17, 2025

Tea Tree oil : final Opinion of the SCCS

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In view of its forthcoming CLH classification as a reprotoxic substance (and therefore CMR), the industry has submitted a dossier in defense of the sa...

Friday, November 14, 2025

Hexyl Salicylate: the Opinion from the GB SAG-CS

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Following the classification of Hexyl Salicylate as a Category 2 CMR substance in the GB CLP Regulation, the Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Saf...

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Taiwan confirms the changes to its list of restricted ingredients

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In April 2025, Taiwan notified a change to its List of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetic Products. The planned provisions have now been confirmed, wi...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Safety of hairdressing professionals: request for Scientific advice from the SCCS

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On October 30, 2025, during its plenary meeting, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) approved the European Commission’s mandate concern...

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 ("New Allergens" Regulation)

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The European Commission has just published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, which imposed mandatory labeling for a total of 80 substances i...

Monday, November 10, 2025

Cresyl Methoxycinnamate: request for Opinion to the SCCS

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On 30 October 2025, during its plenary meeting, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) approved the European Commission’s mandate to asses...