The public consultation on the proposed harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA, a UV filter used in sunscreens, has started. ECHA has announced Spain's intention to classify Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (CAS No. 21245-02-3, EC No....
At its September meeting, the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adopted its final opinion on the proposed restriction of Octocrylene, a UV filter widely used in cosmetic products. The committee concludes that the proposed...
The RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for the harmonised classification of Rosin, Rosin, hydrogenated and Rosin Oligomers, ingredients derived from a natural resin obtained from pine trees and used in cosmetics primarily in depilatory products, make-up and...
Belgium has submitted a proposal for Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Climbazole. The ingredient Climbazole (CAS No. 38083-17-9, EC No. 253-775-4) is used in cosmetics as an anti-seborrhoeic agent, antimicrobial agent and preservative,...
Germany has submitted a CLH intention for Sorbic Acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid), an ingredient used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Sorbic Acid (CAS No. 110-44-1, EC No. 203-768-7) is currently listed in Annex V (list of permitted preservatives) to Regulation...
The public consultation period has begun for the proposed Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) of the ingredient Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, a synthetic compound used in cosmetic products as a skin-conditioning (humectant) agent and hair-conditioning agent. The...
Germany has submitted a harmonised classification (CLH) proposal for Butyrolactone, which is used in cosmetic products as a solvent and as a fragrance ingredient. Butyrolactone (CAS No. 96-48-0, EC No. 202-509-5) is not currently subject to a harmonised classification...
Norway has submitted an intention to harmonise the classification of Trimethylolpropane, an ingredient primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of esters employed as emollients and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetic formulations. Trimethylolpropane...
France has submitted a classification intention for the ingredient Methylparaben. The ingredient Methylparaben (CAS No. 99-76-3, EC No. 202-785-7), used in cosmetics as a preservative, is currently regulated under Annex V of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, with maximum...
Following the adoption of RAC’s opinion on 4 June 2026, SEAC adopted its draft opinion on 11 June 2026 regarding the proposed restriction of Octocrylene submitted by France under the REACH Regulation. In its assessment, SEAC provisionally concludes that the proposed...
The ECHA has announced that the RAC has adopted its opinion on the proposal for a harmonised classification of Resorcinol and has classified it as an endocrine disruptor for human health (ED HH 1, EUH380). The proposal to classify Resorcinol (CAS No. 108-46-3, EC No....
Following the harmonised classification proposal submitted by Germany in 2025, the RAC has adopted its opinion on Trifluoroacetic Acid, an ingredient used for its buffering function. The adopted reclassification of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA; CAS No. 76-05-1, EC No....