ECHA
Use of Talc in Cosmetics faces imminent ban in EU
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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ECHA
Heliotropine and Talc: CLH Consultation
In June 2023, ECHA started the consultation on harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of the cosmetic ingredients, Heliotropine and Talc. Ireland and the Netherlands submitted the proposals and the deadline is in August 2023. If the classification process is completed, the use of these substances in cosmetic products may be Read more…
ECHA
Talc, Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, and Potassium Bromide: CLH intentions and proposals
ECHA published three intentions and proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for substances that can be used in cosmetics: Talc, Dimethyl Imidazolidinone, and Potassium Bromide. If the classification process is completed, the use of some of these substances in cosmetic products may be threatened.