ECHA has launched a consultation on the proposal for the harmonized classification and labelling of Methylenedioxyphenyl methylpropanal, a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming agent. Α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde (CAS: 1205-17-0, INCI:...
On July 6, 2021, ECHA publishes a specific consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling of silver (nano and non-nano). This query focuses on the need for information on its possible reprotoxic effect. The proposal for the harmonized classification and...
Eight new substances are added to the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), of which two can be used as cosmetic ingredients. The Candidate List includes substances of very high concern that can have serious health or environmental effects. These...
ECHA has just started consultations on proposals for modification of harmonized classification and labeling, in this consultation interested parties are invited to comment on the hazard classes open for consultation. Of these consultations, two refer to substances...
IFRA has notified its latest update, known as IFRA 50th Amendment. This particular Amendment solely addresses the prohibition of use for the fragrance material Mintlactone as specified below and comes in addition to previous Amendments to the IFRA Code of Practice. As...
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 has been published. This Delegated Regulation is the 17th adaptation of the ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) of the CLP (Classification, Labeling and Packaging of substances). For the preparation of this...
ECHA proposes 7 substances for authorization, cyclosiloxanes D4, D5 and D6 are among them. ECHA has recommended the European Commission to add seven substances, including the cosmetic ingredients cyclosiloxanes D4, D5 and D6, to the Authorization List, with the aim to...
ECHA's proposal for the evaluation by Member States of 58 substances in the framework of CoRAP (Community Rolling Action Plan) between the years 2021-2023 becomes effective. The plan contains three new substances and 55 substances already published in the previous...
ECHA opens various public consultations on the harmonised classification and labelling of different cosmetic ingredients. The relevant ingredients are listed below, along with their cosmetic function and the proposed classification: Nitrous Oxide: used as a...
ECHA has opened a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals. ECHA's two harmonized classification proposals concern Hexyl Salicylate and Disperse Red 17, both used as cosmetic ingredients. Hexyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used in many...
REACH has received a new intention to identify glutaraldehyde as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). Glutaraldehyde appears in the database of the European Commission, CosIng, as a preservative. It is regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on...
Pending registrations by UK companies will not be processed after the transition period. Since February 1st 2020, the UK has withdrawn from the EuropeanUnion. The Withdrawal Agreement established a transition period ending on December 31, 2020. Until that date, EU law...