Austria has submitted a harmonized classification proposal for the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol). The ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8) is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its function as a pH...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken on new responsibilities in identifying and controlling chemicals in packaging materials under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which comes into force today. As a first step, ECHA will conduct a study for...
On December 3, 2024, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced Denmark’s intention to submit an evaluation for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of geraniol (EC 203-377-1, CAS 106-24-1), an aromatic compound widely used in fragrances and cosmetic...
On January 20, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a public consultation on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol), a substance used in cosmetic formulations, hair dyes, and pharmaceutical products. This...
On January 9, 2025, ECHA updated the status of the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) process for acetophenone, a substance used as a fragrance and stabilizer in cosmetics. The public consultation for this substance took place from October 2 to December 1,...
Following the proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Talc (Mg₃H₂(SiO₃)₄) (CAS No. 14807-96-6 / EC No. 238-877-9), the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted its opinion on 20 September 2024; it was subsequently published on 9 January 2025....
On January 9, 2025, ECHA adopted the opinion of the Risk Assessment Committee on the harmonized classification and labeling of Octyl Methoxycinnamate, a UV filter widely used in sunscreen products. The public consultation on this compound began on March 4, 2024, and...
On January 7, 2025, the classification intent status for Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate) and its derivatives, compounds that act as UV filters in sunscreens, was updated. Spain initially submitted the proposal on November 16, 2020, and the...
ECHA and the authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden have published progress on the restriction of PFAS in Europe.
An ECHA pilot project revealed that 6% of the cosmetic products inspected in 13 EEA countries contained hazardous substances prohibited by the POP and REACH regulations.
France has made a proposal for harmonised classification of the ingredient Hexamethylindanopyran.
This Commission Regulation of 19 September 2024 amends the REACH Regulation as regards undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances.