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The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has classified talc as a Category 1B Carcinogen, Mutagen, or Reproductive toxin (CMR).
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On 20 December 2023, Sweden submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of 12 strontium compounds, some of which are cosmetic ingredients, as reproductive toxicants.
On 13 December 2023, ECHA published the draft list of the substances included in the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2024-2026. A total of 28 substances suspected of posing a risk tohuman health or the environment are subject to evaluation by the Member State competent authorities under Read more…
On 7 December 2023, the European Chemicals Agency announced that its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted an opinion on the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) extract and essential oil (CAS no: 85085-48-9).
On 7 December 2023, Germany submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of the pH adjuster Trifluoroacetic Acid (CAS no 76-05-1) as a reproductive toxicant. If the classification process is completed, the use of Trifluoroacetic Acid in cosmetic products may be threatened.
On 15 November 2023, France submitted an intention to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) for the Harmonised Classification and Labeling (CLH) of the fragrance ingredient Hexamethylindanopyran (CAS no 1222-05-5) as a reproductive toxicant and an endocrine disruptor substance. If the classification process is completed, the use of Hexamethylindanopyran in cosmetic products Read more…
On 15 November 2023, France launched a call for evidence to support the preparation of the REACH restriction proposal regarding Octocrylene. The data collected will contribute to the development of the Annex XV restriction dossier being prepared by France. The consultation period is open until 10 January 2024.
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Enforcement Forum has published its advice on the enforceability of the proposed PFAS restriction prepared by five national authorities. ECHA’s Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) will use the Forum’s views in their opinion-making in the RECH restriction process. The advice Read more…
On 31 October 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started a targeted consultation on the three lithium salts (Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Chloride, and Lithium Hydroxide) that are also used as cosmetic ingredients. The commenting deadline is set for 21 November 2023, with the aim of gathering more information regarding the Read more…