On December 9, 2024, ECHA published Denmark's intention to subject Nerol, a substance registered under REACH, to an evaluation for its harmonized classification and labeling. Proposed Classification: Reproductive Toxicity.Currently, the process is at the intention...
Legal Cosmetic Area
Consultation on the CLH classification of Geraniol
On December 3, 2024, ECHA announced Denmark’s intention to evaluate Geraniol, a substance registered under REACH, for its harmonized classification and labeling.
Update on PFAS restriction in Europe
ECHA and the authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden have published progress on the restriction of PFAS in Europe.
Hazardous Substances in Cosmetics: Inspection Results
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.
Hexamethylindanopyran – Proposal on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for harmonised classification of the ingredient Hexamethylindanopyran.
PFAS – Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
This Commission Regulation of 19 September 2024 amends the REACH Regulation as regards undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances.
Cannabidiol – Proposal on harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Cannabidiol.
Hydroxycitronellal – Consultations on harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
The Netherlands has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Hydroxycitronellal.
Asbestos – Request for information (Talc)
ECHA requests information on the presence of asbestos. A call for evidence is being launched to collect information on minerals and natural products with unintentional presence of asbestos. Data on identified exposure and risks of the substances in question are also...
Trisiloxane – Proposal to identify as SVHC
REACH has received a new intention to identify this ingredient as a substance of very high concern (SVHC). The ingredient in question is Trisiloxane, CAS 107-51-7 and EC 203-497-4 with chemical name Octamethyltrisiloxane. This ingredient has reported uses in CosIng as...
Decyl Alcohol – Proposal for Harmonized Classification and Labelling (CLH)
Poland has made a proposal for harmonised classification of the ingredient Decyl Alcohol.
Diacetone Alcohol – Proposal for harmonized classification and labelling (CLH)
France has made a proposal for a harmonised classification of the ingredient Diacetone Alcohol.


