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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.

REACH restriction on Octocrylene: consultation on the ECHA SEAC Opinion

On 17 June 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) launched a 60-day consultation on the draft opinion of its Socio-Economic Analysis Committe (SEAC) regarding the proposal to restrict Octocrylene put forward by France. The consultation is open for comments and contributions until 17 August 2026.

n-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine: Proposal of CLH classification

On 17 June 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of n-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine, a hair dyeing ingredient.

Monday, December 9, 2024

Climbazole: conclusions of the CoRAP evaluation

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On 4 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of Climbazole (preservative an...

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...