The public consultation period has begun on the proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), used in cosmetic products as a pH regulator. ECHA has announced Latvia’s intention to classify the ingredient...
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Benzotriazole (CAS No. 95-14-7, EC No. 202-394-1), ingredient used as antimicrobial in cosmetic products, submitted by Germany. It is currently classified as...
Belgium has submitted an intention for classification and labelling for the ingredient N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine (N-(4-aminophenyl)aniline). The ingredient N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine (CAS No. 101-54-2 / EC No. 202-951-9) is used in cosmetics as an intermediate in...
The public consultation period has begun on the proposed harmonised classification and labelling (CLH), in accordance with the CLP Regulation, for the substance 1,4-butanediol (butane-1,4-diol), which is used as a solvent in cosmetic products. ECHA has announced...
In January 2026, the regulatory dossier for two substances was updated, in which the Dossier Submitter, Austria, specified the identity of the substances, explicitly distinguishing them as Sodium Chlorate [1] (CAS: 7775-09-9 / EC: 231-887-4) and Potassium Chlorate [2]...
In January 2026, two ingredients proposed for a Harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) have been submitted for evaluation under the relevant regulatory framework. In May 2025, France announced its intention to classify the ingredient Ammonium Vanadate (CAS:...
Following the proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the ingredient Aminomethyl Propanol (2-amino-2-methylpropanol) (CAS: 124-68-5, EC: 204-709-8), the RAC published its opinion on 7 January 2026, which was adopted in December 2025. The RAC...
Sweden has submitted a Proposal for Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Silver chloride. The ingredient Silver chloride (CAS: 7783-90-6 / EC: 232-033-3), a preservative used in cosmetic products, is not currently listed in Annex VI of the CLP...
The RAC has published its opinion on the proposed classification of the cyclamal group, a set of five aromatic substances that ECHA decided to assess jointly due to their high structural similarity. The cyclamal group, consisting of p-cymene...
France has submitted a Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) for the ingredient sodium fluoride. Sodium fluoride (CAS: 7681-49-4 / EC: 231-667-8) is an inorganic salt used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to prevent cavities, clean teeth, and help...
Italy has carried out an evaluation of the substance m-aminophenol (CAS: 591-27-5 / EC: 209-711-2), used in cosmetics in hair colouring products. In the conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation, it is stated that the concern for mutagenicity of m-aminophenol (3-aminofenol)...
Denmark has submitted an intention to classify Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone). Following the final CoRAP assessment, which concluded that Benzophenone-3 (CAS: 131-57-7 / EC: 205-031-5) meets the criteria for classification as an endocrine disruptor for human health and...