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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, December 9, 2024

CLH classification proposal for Decyl Alcohol

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On 28 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Poland’s proposal of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for Decyl Alco...

Monday, November 18, 2024

Phthalic Anhydride: conclusions of the Portuguese RMOA

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On 13 November, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) made available the conclusions of the Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) carried out by the P...

Monday, November 18, 2024

ECHA updates its Guidance on the application of the CLP Regulation

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On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had updated its Guide on the application of the CLP Regulation (on classif...

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Triphenyl Phosphate added to the REACH Candidate List

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On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added Triphenyl Hhosphate (a plasticiser that can be used in cosmetics) to the list of substa...

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

BHA: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of BHA carried out by France a...

Thursday, October 31, 2024

ECHA: Hazardous chemicals (POPs or REACH) found in cosmetic products

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On 30 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that a pilot enforcement project had revealed that 6% of cosmetic products containe...

Monday, October 21, 2024

Styralyl Alcohol: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 16 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of Styralyl Alcohol carried ou...

Monday, October 21, 2024

Triphenyl Phosphate soon to be identified as an SVHC

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On 16 October, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that, at its October meeting, the Member State Committee had unanimously concluded that ...

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Formyl Morpholine: CLH classification intention

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On 16 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the Belgium’s intention of an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for For...

Monday, October 14, 2024

Rosin: proposed CLH classification as reprotoxic

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On 8 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published Norway’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of several pine ...

Monday, October 7, 2024

Consultation on the CLH classification of several strontium compounds

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On 2 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had launched a consultation on Sweden’s proposal for the harmonised classifi...

Monday, September 30, 2024

Talc, Eugenol...: ECHA's RAC opinions

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On 26 September 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reviewed the latest meetings of its Scientific Committees. On the agenda: three opinions fr...