Norway has submitted a Classification and Labeling Proposal for the ingredients Rosin; colophony, Rosin, hydrogenated, Rosin, oligomers.
Legal Cosmetic Area
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:...
Benzophenone-3 – Final CoRAP Evaluation
Denmark has carried out an evaluation of the substance Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), widely used in cosmetics as a UV filter. Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) is not currently included in Annex VI of the CLP with a harmonised classification. The proposal...
Update on PFAS Restriction Proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU chemicals regulation, REACH.
The EU rectifies: the carcinogenic classification of titanium dioxide TiO2 is removed
The Court of Justice has confirmed the annulment of the classification of titanium dioxide in certain forms of dust as a carcinogen.
L-carvone / Spearmint Oil – Consultations on Harmonized Classification and Labeling (CLH)
ECHA has launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of L-carvone and spearmint oil, ingredients used in cosmetic products.
Three new substances to the Candidate List
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.
Propylparaben – Proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH)
The new CLH 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).The substance is primarily used as a chemical intermediate and may also be present as a residue in cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredients. It is currently...
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...



