IFRA has launched a public consultation on the latest update to its Safe Use Programme, focused on the 52nd Amendment to the IFRA Standards, the fragrance industry’s risk management system. The 51st Amendment of the IFRA Standards is currently in force. The...
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...
Italy has carried out an evaluation of the substance m-aminophenol (CAS: 591-27-5 / EC: 209-711-2), used in cosmetics in hair colouring products. In the conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation, it is stated that the concern for mutagenicity of m-aminophenol (3-aminofenol)...
As of October 17, 2025, the new obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 on microplastics are now in effect. In 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 was updated to introduce progressive restrictions on the use of microplastics within the European Union. As set out in...
Denmark has submitted an intention to classify Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone). Following the final CoRAP assessment, which concluded that Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) meets the criteria for classification as an endocrine disruptor for human health and...
Following France’s proposal to restrict the use of Octocrylene in cosmetic products, ECHA has initiated the corresponding regulatory process and launched a public consultation to assess whether to restrict its use.
ECHA has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information for preparing a study report under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Norway has submitted a classification and labeling consultation for the ingredient 1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate (Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate).
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the timeline of the regulatory process regarding the restriction of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are highly persistent in the environment and of concern for health.
Norway has submitted a Classification and Labeling Proposal for the ingredients Rosin; colophony, Rosin, hydrogenated, Rosin, oligomers.
Austria has submitted a classification and labelling consultation for the ingredient 3-aminopropyldimethylamine / N,N-dimethyl-1,3-diaminopropane (DMAPA). The ingredient 3-aminopropyldimethylamine / N,N-dimethyl-1,3-diaminopropane (DMAPA) (CAS: 109-55-7, EC:...
Denmark has carried out an evaluation of the substance Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), widely used in cosmetics as a UV filter. Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) is not currently included in Annex VI of the CLP with a harmonised classification. The proposal...