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Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for sorbic acid.

Deltamethrin: proposal of CLH classification

On July 7, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) published Sweden’s proposal for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of deltamethrin, an ingredient already suspected of acting as an endocrine disruptor.

CLH classifications: two consultations, one intention

On July 1, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of two consultations on proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH), one for Dimethyl Imidazolidinone and the other for Benzyl Benzoate. It also published a new classification intention for Butyrolactone, a fragrance ingredient.

Trimethylolpropane: Intention of CLH classification

On 24 June 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Norway’s intention to introduce the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Trimethylolpropane, specifically in Repr. 1B.

Monday, June 5, 2023

5 CLH classification intentions withdrawn for fragrance ingredients

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At the end of August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published eight proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) from Swede...

Monday, June 5, 2023

CoRAP: Triphenyl Phosphate ED and SVHC, according to the Anses assessment

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The conclusions of the assessment of Triphenyl Phosphate, a plasticiser used in cosmetics included in the CoRAP (Community rolling action plan) under ...

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

CoRAP: no follow-up needed for Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

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The conclusions of the evaluation of the UV filter Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, added in the CoRAP (Community rolling action plan) under the REACH ...

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...