Sweden has submitted a Proposal for Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Silver chloride. The ingredient Silver chloride (CAS: 7783-90-6 / EC: 232-033-3), a preservative used in cosmetic products, is not currently listed in Annex VI of the CLP...
Legal Cosmetic Area
Cyclamal Group – RAC Opinion
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...
Sodium Fluoride – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
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...
m-aminophenol – Final CoRAP Evaluation
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)...
Microplastics – New obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055
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...
Benzophenone-3 – Classification and Labelling Intention (CLH)
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...
Octocrylene – Inquiry about possible restriction
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.
Packaging and Packaging Waste – Draft Regulation
ECHA has launched a Call for Evidence to gather information for preparing a study report under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate – Consultations on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
Norway has submitted a classification and labeling consultation for the ingredient 1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate (Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate).
Regulatory restriction process of PFAS
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.
Rosin – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Norway has submitted a Classification and Labeling Proposal for the ingredients Rosin; colophony, Rosin, hydrogenated, Rosin, oligomers.
DMAPA – Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH)
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:...

