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On 26 July 2024, the SCCS published the preliminary addendum to SCCS/1658/23 to cover children’s exposure to Hexyl Salicylate (hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) from cosmetic products.
ECHA has launched ECHA CHEM, a comprehensive tool to consolidate chemical information.
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.
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 2 October 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Acetophenone used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. The proposal was submitted by Spain, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 1 December 2023. If the classification Read more…
On 25 September 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the chelating agents, Sodium EDTMP and Potassium EDTMP used in cosmetics. The proposal was submitted by Germany, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 24 November 2023. Read more…
On 11 September 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the cosmetic ingredient, Silver Nitrate (CAS no 7761-88-8). The proposal was submitted by Sweden, and ECHA has launched the consultation, which will remain open until 10 November 2023. If the classification Read more…