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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, July 12, 2021

CLH consultations for Propyl Gallate and Sulfur

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One invo...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

ECHA recommends adding 3 silicones to the REACH Authorisation List

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On 14 April 2021, ECHA announced that it is recommending that the European Commission add three cyclosiloxanes, D4, D5 and D6, to the REACH Authorisat...

Monday, March 29, 2021

CoRAP 2021-2023: 18 "cosmetic" substances to be evaluated

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ECHA published the updated Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. It includes a total of 58 substances to be evaluat...

Monday, February 15, 2021

CLH proposals for Hexyl salicylate and Disperse Red 17

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. One concerns Hexyl ...

Monday, December 14, 2020

ECHA's SEAC validates a broad ban on microplastics

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The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its opinion on the restriction proposal, which would ban microplastics in products such a...

Monday, December 14, 2020

CLH proposals: 2 cosmetic ingredients in consultation

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) just launched two consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. One concerns Triethylen...

Monday, November 30, 2020

What do EU citizens think about nanomaterials?

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A recent survey, commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON), measured and analysed how citizens in Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Proposals for a harmonised classification for benzyl alcohol and silver

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On 19 October 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) opened a public consultation on two proposals for harmonised classification of Benzyl alcohol and...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Microplastics: ECHA defends its position and claims to be working on the world’s broadest restriction

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In a press release published on its website on 1 September 2020, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) defends its “scientific, independent and transpa...

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

CLH proposals: 6 "cosmetic" substances in consultation

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The ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched several consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. They involve a total of ...

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

REACH: Animal tests justified for exclusively cosmetic ingredients

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These are two decisions of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that are likely to be at least partly misunderstood and even pr...

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

ECHA's consultation on the restriction of microplastics

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products and is seeking...