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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.

Monday, January 23, 2023

Intentions and proposals for CLH classification for 4 "cosmetic" ingredients

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ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) has just announced that it has received four intentions and proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CL...

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

CoRAP 2023-2025: ECHA's proposal

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ECHA has just published its proposal for an updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This list includes 24 substances of concern (suspected endo...

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Proposed CLH classifications for Thymol and Eugenol

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just published two proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) from Spain. These are again pe...

Monday, December 12, 2022

Benzoyl Peroxide, o-Phenylphenol: ECHA's RAC opinions

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The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just adopted its Opinions on the classification and harmonised labelli...

Monday, December 5, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Tea tree extract and essential oil

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On 28 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Polan...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Proposed CLH classification for Methyl 2-Octynoate

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On 14 November 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling from Denma...

Monday, November 7, 2022

How do you want ECHA's regulatory data?

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched a user survey on how it publishes non-confidential information on chemical substances. The aim ...

Monday, October 17, 2022

Consultation on a Basic Regulation for ECHA turns into a plea to maintain the SCCS

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The consultation launched in September 2022 by the European Commission on its proposal for an autonomous founding Regulation of ECHA (European Chemica...

Monday, September 19, 2022

The European Commission consults on its proposal for a basic Regulation of ECHA

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As part of the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), one of the components of the Green Deal, and in particular the “1 su...

Monday, September 5, 2022

Sweden notifies 8 CLH intentions to ECHA

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On 29 August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published eight harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposals from Sweden. All of th...

Monday, August 29, 2022

CLH consultations for Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile and Isophorone Diisocyanate

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On 8 August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling from German...

Monday, June 27, 2022

Sharon McGuinness new Executive Director of ECHA

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The Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has selected Dr Sharon McGuinness as ECHA’s next Executive Director. Dr McGuinness was on...