RAC has adopted its opinion supporting the restriction of Octocrylene in cosmetic products due to environmental concerns. Octocrylene (CAS No. 6197-30-4, EC No. 228-250-8) is a UV filter widely used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products. According to the...
ECHA has announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of the ingredient MEK (butanone), conducted by Sweden under the CoRAP. This could result in the substance being classified as toxic to reproduction. The ingredient MEK, also known as butanone or...
Norway has submitted a classification and labeling consultation for the ingredient 1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate (Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate).
The public consultation period has begun on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for the ingredient Silver Chloride, used in cosmetic products as a preservative. ECHA has announced Sweden’s intention to classify the ingredient Silver Chloride...
Belgium has submitted an intention for classification 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, particularly in products...
ECHA is moving forward with an EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), supported by its two scientific committees, RAC and SEAC, with plans to include derogations for specific uses. RAC has adopted its final opinion, concluding that PFAS...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the 2026–2028 period, which includes 27 substances suspected of posing risks to human health or the environment. Of the total, 8 substances are newly...
The European Chemicals Agency’s scientific committees, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), made progress on several regulatory dossiers during their meetings in March 2026. The RAC and SEAC committees made progress in...
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...
ECHA, through its Biocidal Products Committee (BPC), has concluded that ethanol can be approved as an active substance in hand disinfectants and other biocidal products. The BPC supports the use of ethanol in: Product-type 1: Human hygiene (such as hand disinfectants)...
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...