IFRA Salutes CLP Revision; DSM-Firmenich Partners With ExoLab Italia; Fragrance And Cosmetics Industry News

The negotiated revision of the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation met with industry approval in April, even if it just kicks the can down the road with regard to classification of more-than-one-constituent substances (MOCS). DSM-Firmenich announces partnerships with plants in mind, Symrise’s new CEO maintains growth targets, and more news in brief.

DSM-Firmenich is pursuing new skin-care ingredients based on plant exosome technologies by ExoLab Italia. • Source: Shutterstock

European Parliament’s vote in April to adopt a negotiated version of the revised Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of chemicals (CLP), including a modified approach to more-than-one-constituent substances (MOCS), was well-received by fragrance and cosmetic industry advocates. The revised regulation, which provides a five-year derogation for non-chemically modified MOCs – including lavender and other natural extracts in essential oils and other cosmetic products – “will support the future of the natural ingredients used in cosmetics and fragrances – helping to meet bio-economic, social and competitiveness goals,” said John Chave, director-general at Cosmetics Europe, in a 24 April release.

Industry viewed the Council’s position on the CLP revision in June 2023, and Parliament’s in October 2023, as far more...

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