ECHA Releases New Version of IUCLID 6

On 5 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released a new updated version of the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) (v7.12.4). The new version includes various fixes and improvements,...

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Update of the classification for ammonium hydrogendifluoride by the Transport of Dangerous Goods at its sixty-third session

The Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals adapted the new classification for ammonium hydrogendifluoride (CAS: 1341-49-7 Index...

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ECHA launches New Chemicals Database - ECHA CHEM

On 30 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched its latest feature, ECHA CHEM, a user-friendly platform for sharing information on chemicals. The first release, which can be accessed here,...

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European Commission Updates List of Harmonised Classification and Labelling

On 5 January 2024, the European Commission took a significant step to improve the regulatory landscape by adopting a Delegated Regulation (2024/197) for an adaptation to technical progress within Regulation (EC)...

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ECHA Adds 5 New Substances of Very High Concern to Candidate List

On 23 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that 5 chemicals have been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to their hazardous...

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EU Parliament adopts new regulations to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases.

In line with the EU's and the world's climate goals, the European Parliament adopted new regulations on January 16, 2024, to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases. In an effort to...

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SCCS publishes its final opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite in cosmetic products

On 21 December 2023, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on the use of Silver Zinc Zeolite (SZZ) in body sprays and deodorants. SZZ is...

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New notification requirements for Poison Centre Notifications from 1 January 2024

From 1 January 2024, all new poison centre notifications (PCNs) in the EU for mixtures intended solely for industrial use (in addition to consumer and professional use) must comply with the...

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EU’s SCCS publishes opinion on the use of benzophenone in cosmetic products

On 15 December 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published the preliminary opinion on benzophenone–4. Background The EU Cosmetics Regulation provides adequate tools to regulate the use of...

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SCCS publishes preliminary opinion on the safe use of aluminum in cosmetic products

On 15 December 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a preliminary opinion on the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products. Some background Aluminium (Al) and Al compounds...

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