36% of the treated articles that were reviewed did not comply with the labeling requirements of the Biocidal Products Regulation. On November 23, a new guide was published, regarding the different claims that were allowed and prohibited for cosmetic hand gels....
ECHA has launched a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals for Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate and Resorcinol. Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a nail conditioner, which is not found in any of the annexes of...
ECHA has published a public consultation on two harmonized classification proposals for benzyl alcohol and silver (nano and non-nano). Benzyl alcohol is a colourless liquid with a faint, nondescript odour, which is used as a solvent, preservative, and fragrance...
The European Commission has clarified the deadline companies must meet to update their REACH registration dossiers. Under the REACH Regulation, companies are responsible for collecting information about the properties and uses of substances that they manufacture or...
La ECHA actualiza su propuesta sobre la restricción de microplásticos. Su propuesta es una de las más completas del mundo para reducir las emisiones de usos intencionados de microplásticos. La ECHA publicó su propuesta para restringir los microplásticos añadidos...
ECHA's Board of Appeal has taken two decisions examining the links between REACH and the Cosmetics Regulation in regard to the requirements for animal testing. The Board of Appeal took two decisions regarding the control of compliance with the registration dossiers...
The 15th ATP adaptation of the CLP Regulation has been published, modifying Annex VI. The European Commission has published the new modification to the Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress (ATP) which modifies Annex VI of the Classification, Labeling and...
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published two guidance documents for testing manufactured nanomaterials. These guidelines cover solution and dispersion stability and sediment and aquatic toxicity. Both documents can be used to...
EACH Annex II has been modified. This amendment affects the specific requirements of the safety data sheet for nanomaterials. Previously, on January 1, 2020, the REACH update on nanomaterial information requirements began to be applied. From this date, companies must...
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has joined an interprofessional call on the European Commission not to review the chemical regulations of the European Union. IFRA believes that the development of a Chemical Strategy for Sustainability should not lead to...
DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP phthalates are restricted as of July 7, 2020. REACH restricts the following phthalates in manufacturing, marketing, and restricts the use of certain dangerous products in substances, mixtures, and articles. For now, these restrictions are...
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) publish a letter representing a collective commitment to sustainability. This Charter adopts a proposal based on five areas related to sustainability:...