The European Commission notifies the WTO of the 24th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) draft to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures...
The UK has published the draft regulation “The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026”, which will amend Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as applicable in Great Britain. The measure will lower the threshold at which it becomes mandatory to...
The Inter-committee Coordination Group (ICCG) met virtually, with the participation of representatives from the SCCS and SCHEER scientific committees. The Secretariat informed the group about updates on the European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy, progress on the One...
The RAC has published its opinion on the proposed classification of the cyclamal group, a set of five aromatic substances that ECHA decided to assess jointly due to their high structural similarity. The cyclamal group, consisting of p-cymene...
On 21 November 2025, the European Commission published updated official guidelines that help interpret Regulation (EU) 2023/988 and ensure its correct application. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 is the European framework for the safety of consumer products, replacing the...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1685/25) on the use of Cannabidiol in cosmetic products. Following the mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion on the safety of...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1686/25) on the use of Thiomersal and Phenylmercuric salts in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary...
A new regulation in England bans the sale of wet wipes containing plastic in order to reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Wet wipes with plastic are a major source of waste and release microplastics when flushed down the toilet. According to UK Water...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in cosmetic products. Following a mandate from the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1684/25) on the use of Basic Brown 16 (C009) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion...
The SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) has published its Preliminary Opinion (SCCS/1683/25) on the use of Basic Blue 99 (C059) in hair dye cosmetic products. Following the mandate of the European Commission, the SCCS has published its preliminary opinion...
France has submitted a Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient sodium fluoride. Sodium fluoride (CAS: 7681-49-4 / EC: 231-667-8) is an inorganic salt used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to prevent cavities, clean teeth, and help...