The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has joined a group of 36 cosmetics and personal care companies to form the EcoBeautyScore Consortium with the aim of developing an environmental impact assessment and scoring system for the entire cosmetics industry. It...
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Glycol (Ethane-1,2-diol). The Netherlands has submitted an intention for the classification of Ethane-1,2-diol (CAS: 107-21-1), registered under the REACH regulation: Suspected of damaging...
A harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intent has been submitted for Heliotropin (Piperonal). Ireland has submitted an intent to classify Piperonal (CAS: 120-57-0), registered under the REACH regulation: Reproductive toxicity On January 6th, 2022, the...
Ireland has made a proposal for a harmonized classification of the ingredient Benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide, INCI name of the substance Dibenzoyl peroxide, with CAS 94-36-0, is used in cosmetics for its function as an oxidant. Currently, it is regulated within...
ECHA has published an update to the Appendix for nanoforms applicable to the Guidance on Registration and Substance Identification (v.2.0). The main changes include additional guidance on the joint submission of data, clarifications regarding the need for one dataset...
ECHA invites comments on its proposal to include eight substances of very high concern in the REACH authorization list. ECHA regularly assesses the substances on the candidate list to decide which ones should be included in the authorization list (Annex XIV) as a...
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 223 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Those substances are used in cosmetics and have been added to the Candidate List, the first one because has hormone-disrupting...
A Harmonized Classification and Labelling (CLH) proposal has been submitted for Eugenol. Denmark has proposed the following harmonised classification for the 4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol; Phenol, 2-Methoxy-4-(2-Propenyl) or EUGENOL (Active substance in Plant Protection...
ECHA carries out a new consultation on the Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH) for Hexyl Salicylate. Hexyl Salicylate is a perfuming ingredient that is used in many fragrance compounds. It can be found in fragrances used in decorative cosmetics, fine...
The Socioeconomic Analysis Committees (SEAC) and the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) support the German proposal to restrict the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances. Previously, in June 2020, ECHA recommended the restriction of the PFHxS...
The Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) support on Germany’s proposal to restrict the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related substances. Previously, in June 2020, ECHA recommended the restriction of the PFHxS subgroup of...
On September 3, ECHA has opened a proposal for the addition of new substances to the list of candidates. Member States or ECHA can propose that a substance be identified as Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This is done by preparing a dossier in accordance with...