Cosmetic products containing substances listed in Annexes II and II of Regulation (EU) 1223/2009 may not be made available on the EU market anymore: 23 August 2021.
ECHA Publishes Q and A on New Hazard Classes under CLP

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a Q&A document based on its webinar on new hazard classes under the CLP Regulation held on 21 November 2024. The document provides clarifications...

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ECHA Sets Timelines for Integrating Hazard Classifications from REACH PPPR and BPR into CLP

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has outlined key timelines for integrating hazard identifications from other EU regulations into the revised Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The process ensures a harmonized...

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EU Proposes to Update Cosmetic Ingredient Glossary under the Cosmetics Regulation

On 13 March 2025, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision to update the glossary of common ingredient names for cosmetic products. This...

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ECHA Launches Public Consultation on Ethanol as a Candidate for Substitution under the BPR

On 25 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the possible designation of ethanol as a candidate for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The...

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ECHA Proposes Three Substances as SVHCs: Public Consultation Open Until 14 April 2025

On 28 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the classification of three substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation. This...

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EU Adopts Amendments to Regulation on Plastics in Food Contact Materials

The European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/351 on 19 February 2025, which introduces significant amendments to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended as food contact materials (FCMs)....

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ECHA to Update REACH-IT List Numbers to Alphanumeric Format

On 18 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it will update REACH-IT list numbers from the current numeric format (e.g. 100-000-1) to an alphanumeric format (e.g. A00-001-5) due...

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EU Launches Evaluation of Cosmetic Products Regulation: Call for Evidence Open Until 21 March

On 21 February 2025, the European Commission launched a comprehensive evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness in protecting human health, ensuring a harmonized...

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EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026

The European Union has introduced restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).  These measures aim to limit PFAS...

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France Adopts Comprehensive PFAS Ban with Specific Implementation Dates

On 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly adopted a new law aimed at reducing public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to...

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