The number of industrial chemicals scrutinised under the EU's chemicals legislation has increased significantly, with authorities now having better knowledge about the hazardous properties of chemicals used across the EU.
Carcinogenicity
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published a joint Europe-wide assessment of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution.
On March 08, 2024, The Office for Product Safety & Standards under scientific advisory group on chemical sfety of non food and non medicinal consumer products (SAG-CS) published its final opinion on Methyl Salicylate in Cosmetic Products.
This is the thymol, 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)phenol Harmonized Classification and Labeling Consultation.
ECHA is seeking feedback on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for benzobicyclone a selective herbicide used in rice fields to control annual grass weeds and some broadleaf weeds.