Consultations on harmonized classification and labeling
ECHA opens a consultation on the classification and labeling of listed substances. The hazard classes associated with each substance were evaluated and concluded by the submitter of the dossier in his proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), these...
ATP – Draft of 19th adaptation
The European Commission notifies the WTO of the draft of the 19th adaptation of the CLP that will be adopted in the last quarter of this year. The notification of the draft Delegated Regulation constitutes the 19th ATP (Adaptation to technical and scientific progress)...
Infringement EU – Labeling Requirements
The European Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to France. In this infringement procedure, the Commission asks France to ensure that its waste labeling requirements and sorting instructions comply with the principle of...
Xylene – Testing Proposal
ECHA presents a number of substances and hazard parameters for which information and scientific studies are requested. Studies on Xylene are requested to justify the toxicity for reproduction. The following link lists the substances along with the hazard for which...
Canada – Consultation on Cosmetic Ingredient Regulations
The Government of Canada opens a consultation on the Regulations that modify certain aspects of cosmetic ingredients. The Government of Canada is moving forward with plans to make health protection information easily accessible to Canadians. Specifically, their plans...
REACH Registrations – Modification Proposal
ECHA updates recommendations to improve REACH registrations. The updated recommendations focus on avoiding animal testing, helping companies to comply with REACH requirements and ensuring the safe use of chemicals. In addition, information about adaptations in...
California – New List of Prohibited Ingredients
On February 7, 2023, the California Legislative Council has proposed a law to amend Section 108980 of the Health and Safety Code, related to public health. This bill indicates that no person or entity will manufacture, sell, deliver, maintain or offer for...
USA – Cosmetics Law update with the publication of MOCRA
On February 3, 2023, the 2022 Cosmetic Regulation Modernization Law (MOCRA) was approved. MOCRA amends Chapter VI of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (FDCA) to include new provisions for cosmetic products. These provisions are left to the Food and Drug...
PFHxS – Consultation
The European Commission consults aspects of the draft law that deals with PFHxS, its salts and related compounds. The PFHxS are found in Annex I of the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). On June 17, 2022, ECHA's Socio-Economic Analysis Committee...
Hexyl Salicylate – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Hexyl Salicylate as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Hexyl Salicylate, hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, (CAS: 6259-76-3, EC No: 228-408-6) is an ingredient with a sweet, floral and fruity odor. For this reason, it is used in fragrance...
HC Blue 18 (B122) – New mandate for ingredient evaluation
SCCS scientific opinion is requested on HC Blue 18 (B122) hair color as a cosmetic ingredient. The ingredient HC BLUE NO. 18 with INCI name HC Blue 18 and chemical name '3-[(E)-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2,1-benzisothiazole-5-sulfonamide (CAS No....
PFAS – Proposed Restriction
The restrictions applied to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are now available on the ECHA website. ECHA's scientific committees will assess the PFAS proposal in terms of risks to humans and the environment, and associated impacts. ECHA's...