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IFRA Amendment 53 - Complete Prohibition of Lilial Effective March 2025
IFRA has released Amendment 53 which includes a complete prohibition of Lilial (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, CAS 80-54-6) in all fragrance applications effective March 1, 2025. This follows ECHA's classification as Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B. All formulations containing Lilial must be reformulated and relabeled. This affects approximately 15% of fine fragrances and 8% of functional fragrances globally.
EU Commission Proposes Expansion of Allergen Declaration List to 29 Substances
European Commission has published a proposal to add 3 new substances to the mandatory allergen declaration list: Atranol (CAS 526-37-4), Chloroatranol (CAS 57074-21-2), and Methyl heptine carbonate (CAS 111-12-6). Additionally, considering potential future additions: Acetyl cedrene, Allyl phenoxyacetate, and others. Public consultation closes December 15, 2024. Expected implementation: Q2 2025 with 18-month transition period.
Product SKU-2847 Exceeds IFRA Category 4 Limit for Benzyl Salicylate
QC testing revealed Jasmine Absolute Perfume (SKU-2847, Batch J-2024-089) contains Benzyl Salicylate at 12.3%, exceeding IFRA 52nd Amendment Category 4 limit of 10.0% for hydroalcoholic products of EDT and fine fragrance strength. Current inventory: 8,500 units (wholesale value: $295,000). Product launched Q3 2024, sold to 12 retail partners, ~3,200 units already in consumer hands.
UK REACH Registration Deadline Approaching for 100-1000 Tonne Band - October 2026
Substances imported or manufactured in Great Britain in quantities of 100-1000 tonnes per year must be registered with UK REACH by October 28, 2026. Current portfolio analysis shows 23 fragrance raw materials in this tonnage band requiring full registration dossiers. Registration requires: substance identification, manufacture/import volumes, classification and labeling, physicochemical properties, environmental fate, ecotoxicology, mammalian toxicology, risk assessment, exposure scenarios, safe use guidance.
California Prop 65: Updated MADL for Coumarin Reduces Threshold by 40%
California OEHHA has revised the Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for Coumarin from 23 micrograms/day to 14 micrograms/day based on new developmental toxicity data. This effectively reduces the safe harbor level requiring Prop 65 warning labels. Products previously compliant may now exceed threshold, particularly fine fragrances and scented candles with high coumarin content. Effective date: January 30, 2025.
China NMPA Announces Mandatory Fragrance Allergen Disclosure for Cosmetics - July 2025
China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has announced new requirements for fragrance allergen disclosure in cosmetic products, aligning with international standards. Starting July 1, 2025, 26 fragrance allergens (matching EU list) must be individually declared on product labels if present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. Applies to both imported and domestic cosmetics. Previously, collective term 'Fragrance/香精' was acceptable. This represents major labeling overhaul for all scented cosmetics in Chinese market.
Supplier Audit Failure: Jasmine Absolute Supplier Non-Compliant with cGMP Requirements
Recent supplier audit of Jasmine Absolute supplier (Supplier ID: SUP-8472, located in Egypt) revealed significant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deficiencies: Inadequate cleaning validation, poor pest control (evidence of rodent activity in storage area), lack of traceability for raw materials (cannot trace jasmine flower sources), missing batch production records for 30% of batches supplied in 2024, no environmental monitoring program, inadequate training documentation. Current supply contract: 800kg annually across 15 fragrance formulations. Supplier provides 40% of company's jasmine absolute needs.
EU Poison Center Notification (PCN) Annual Update Required by December 31, 2024
Annual update of product information submitted to EU Poison Centers via PCN Portal required by December 31, 2024, for products notified in 2020-2021. This includes updates to: Product identifiers (new barcodes, SKUs), Hazardous component changes (even minor), Toxicological information updates, Changes to product composition >20%, Company contact information updates. Portfolio includes 427 product submissions across all 27 EU member states requiring review and updates where applicable.
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