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CLH classifications: Intention for Climbazole, proposal for Benzylhemiformal

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 cosmetics

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 ECHA

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 RAC

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 Acid

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.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Phenylketones, Rose ketones and Biguanides: ECHA publishes its assessment of regulatory needs reports

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On 26 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published three reports on the assessment of regulatory needs for groups of substances that may...

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Entry into force of the new hazard classes of the CLP Regulation

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On 20 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a press release to remind the entry into force on the same day of the new hazard clas...

Monday, April 24, 2023

Sweden proposes the CLH classification of p-Cymene as Repr. 1B

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On 19 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that Sweden had submitted its proposal for a harmonised classification and labelling ...

Monday, April 17, 2023

ECHA recommends the inclusion of Glutaral in the REACH Authorisation List

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On 12 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it was recommending to the European Commission to add eight substances to Annex ...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Proposed CLH classification of Potassium Bromide as CMR 1B

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On 3 April 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Sweden for Po...

Monday, April 3, 2023

Sweden notifies its intention to classify Carvone as CMR 2

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On 27 March 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the intention from Sweden of a harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Carv...

Monday, March 27, 2023

ECHA consultation on the PFAS restriction proposal

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On 22 March 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the proposal for restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub...

Monday, March 27, 2023

ECHA publishes CoRAP 2023-2025

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On 21 March 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025. ...

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Proposed CLH classification for HEMA and HPMA

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On 13 March 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on two harmonised classification and labelling proposals from France fo...

Monday, February 13, 2023

ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal

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As announced, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published on 7 February 2023 the proposal for restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (...

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

CLH classification intentions for 2 "cosmetic" ingredients

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just announced that it has received two proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for subst...

Monday, January 23, 2023

A proposal to restrict PFASs sent to ECHA

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that it has received a restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from five natio...