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CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for BenzylhemiformalSubscribers only

On 1 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that two preservatives used in cosmetics were the subject of an intention for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) (for Climbazole) and a classification proposal (for Benzylhemiformal).

Restrictions on PFAS in Europe: moving towards a ban with no exemptions for cosmeticsSubscribers only

The lengthy process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe is entering its final stages. The opinion of the RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) and the draft opinion of the SEAC (Socio-Economic Analysis Committee) of ECHA have now been published, and the public consultation on the latter is open until 25 May 2026.

The CoRAP 2026–2028 published by ECHASubscribers only

On 24 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The list includes a total of 27 substances that will be assessed by the Member States under the REACH Regulation. Seven of these may be used in cosmetics.

PFAS, Octocrylene, Cannabidiol...: work and opinions of the ECHA RACSubscribers only

On March 18, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) provided an update on the latest meeting of its Scientific Committees. Topics of interest to the cosmetics industry included: progress on the proposed restrictions on PFAS and Octocrylene, and opinions on the harmonized classification and labeling of several substances, including Cannabidiol.

Consultation on the CLH classification of Hydrochloric AcidSubscribers only

On March 16, 202, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Latvia’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Hydrochloric Acid, a buffering agent.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Preparing the Octocrylene restriction: a call for contributions from AnsesSubscribers only
On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a call for comments and evidence as part of the Anses’ Regulatory Ma...
Monday, November 20, 2023
Intention of CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as CMR and EDSubscribers only
On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Hexamet...
Monday, November 6, 2023
CLH classifications: targeted consultations on lithium compounds and Methyl MethacrylateSubscribers only
On 31 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched two targeted consultations on ingredients that could be used in cosmetics: three lit...
Monday, October 23, 2023
Intention of CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite in Muta. 2Subscribers only
On 18 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Hungary’s intention of CLH classification of Sodium Chlorite, an oxidising and oral...
Monday, October 16, 2023
France submits an intention to restrict OctocryleneSubscribers only
On 11 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published France’s intention to introduce restrictions on the marketing of mixtures containin...
Monday, October 9, 2023
CLH consultation on classification of Acetophenone as Repr. 1BSubscribers only
On 2 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Spain’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling of...
Monday, October 2, 2023
CLH consultation on sodium and potassium salts of EDTMPSubscribers only
On 25 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on Germany’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labellin...
Monday, October 2, 2023
Restriction of PFASs: more than 5,600 comments received by ECHASubscribers only
At the end of the six-month comment period on the draft restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which closed on 25 September 2023,...
Monday, September 25, 2023
CLH classifications: Intention for Resorcinol, Proposal for Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateSubscribers only
On 20 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had received a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Fran...
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
CLH consultation on classification of Silver Nitrate as Repr. 1B and Muta. 2Subscribers only
On 11 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Sweden’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of...
Monday, September 11, 2023
Germany proposes to identify two UV absorbers as SVHCSubscribers only
In early September, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a public consultation under the REACH Regulation on a dossier proposing to identify tw...
Monday, September 4, 2023
ECHA consultation on CLH classification as Repr. 1B of 4 fragrance ingredientsSubscribers only
On 24 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Sweden’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of four...
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