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MEK: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

On 20 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the publication of the conclusions of the assessment of Butanone (INCI: MEK), carried out by Sweden as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This could result in the substance being classified as toxic to reproduction.

Methyl Anthranilate: Intention of CLH classification

On 6 May 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the Czech Republic’s intention to introduce harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Methyl Anthranilate, a fragrance ingredient.

Silver Chloride, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate : CLH consultations

On 27 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) submitted by Sweden for Silver Chloride (a preservative) and by Norway for Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate (a plasticiser).

Methylparaben: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

On 22 April 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced the publication of the conclusions of the assessment of methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Methylparaben), carried out by France as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This could result in the substance being classified as an endocrine disruptor and toxic to reproduction.

Consultation on the CLH classification of Maleic Acid

On April 20, 202, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Austria’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Maleic Acid, a buffering agent.

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...

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 ...