Three new substances have been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), two of which can be used as cosmetic ingredients.
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Propylparaben – Proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CHL)
The new CHL classification and labeling proposal for the ingredient Propylparaben (propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate) is its inclusion in Annex VI as a hazardous substance because it is…
Trifluoroacetic Acid – Proposed classification
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).This substance, mainly used as a chemical intermediate, may also be found as a residue in cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredients. Its classification is...
Inquiry about the CLH classification of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol)
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation process on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol), a substance widely used in cosmetic products, hair dyes, and pharmaceutical applications. The...
Update of the CoRAP for the years 2025-2027
The update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025-2027 lists a total of 28 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. These substances will be evaluated by the competent authorities of 8 Member States under the...
ECHA Reforms Its Board of Appeal to Optimize Its Functioning
Helsinki, 5 March 2025: ECHA Reforms Its Board of Appeal to Optimize Its Functioning. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has decided to reform the operational model of its Board of Appeal (BoA) following the approval of a new approach by its Management Board on...
Aminomethyl Propanol – Proposal on the Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CHL)
Austria has submitted a harmonized classification proposal for the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol). The ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8) is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its function as a pH...
ECHA takes on new responsibilities to improve packaging safety.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken on new responsibilities in identifying and controlling chemicals in packaging materials under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which comes into force today. As a first step, ECHA will conduct a study for...
Consultation on the CLH Classification of Geraniol
On December 3, 2024, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced Denmark’s intention to submit an evaluation for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of geraniol (EC 203-377-1, CAS 106-24-1), an aromatic compound widely used in fragrances and cosmetic...
Consultation on the CLH Classification of Resorcinol
On January 20, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol), a substance used in cosmetic formulations, hair dyes, and pharmaceutical products. This...
Inquiry about the CLH classification of Acetophenone
On January 9, 2025, ECHA updated the status of the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) process for acetophenone, a substance used as a fragrance and stabilizer in cosmetics. The public consultation for this substance took place from October 2 to December 1,...
Inquiry about the CLH classification of Octyl Methoxycinnamate
On January 9, 2025, ECHA adopted the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee on the harmonized classification and labeling of Octyl Methoxycinnamate, a UV filter widely used in sunscreen products. The public consultation on this compound began on March 4, 2024, and...