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CLH classifications: Intention for Terpineol, proposal for Capric acidSubscribers only

On November 4, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that terpineol was the subject of a harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intention and that capric acid was the subject of a classification proposal.

Silver and silver compounds: CLH intentionsSubscribers only

On 21 October 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Sweden’s intention to initiate a new harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) process for silver and three of its compounds.

Consultation on the CLH classification of Padimate OSubscribers only

On September 28, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on Spain’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of several dimethylaminobenzoate derivatives, including the UV filter Padimate O, as Reprotoxic category 1B.

REACH restriction on Octocrylene: ECHA SEAC final OpinionSubscribers only

At its meeting on September 15–16, 2026, ECHA’s SEAC (Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis) adopted its final opinion on the proposal to restrict octocrylene, submitted by France.

Rosin and its derivatives, propylparaben, and spearmint essential oil: ECHA’s RAC adopts its opinionsSubscribers only

ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) has just published the minutes of the 78th meeting of its RAC (Risk Assessment Committee), which took place in early September 2026. Opinions on several cosmetic ingredients were adopted, resulting in four classifications as reprotoxic and one as an environmental endocrine disruptor.
Monday, November 30, 2020
What do EU citizens think about nanomaterials?Subscribers only
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 silverSubscribers only
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 restrictionSubscribers only
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 consultationSubscribers only
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 ingredientsSubscribers only
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 microplasticsSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products and is seeking...
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Butylparaben added to the Candidate ListSubscribers only
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just added four new substances to the Candidate List, which identifies the substances that are candidates for...
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
ECHA: Member State Committee does not validate the classification of resorcinol as SVHCSubscribers only
At its June meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) did not unanimously support France’s proposal to identify resorcinol as an SVHC. However, the co...
Monday, June 15, 2020
ECHA: RAC backs restricting intentional uses of microplasticsSubscribers only
RAC has adopted its opinion on ECHA’s proposal to restrict the use of microplastics that are intentionally added to products on the EU/EEA market, in ...
Monday, June 8, 2020
Many non-compliant or ineffective hand disinfectants in EuropeSubscribers only
The information is provided by ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency): several European Union countries have signalled to the Commission that the Covid-...
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
ECHA's targeted consultation on the classification Repr. 1B of two cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
On 7 April 2020, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a targeted consultation on three substances, two of which can be used in cosmetic products:...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
ECHA measures to speed up the supply of disinfectantsSubscribers only
As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, it is essential for healthcare professionals and European citizens to have access to more disinfectants. To improve th...
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