Updates to CITES Annotation 4 for Orchids

Updates to CITES Annotation 4 for Orchids

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens of some wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The Convention protects...
Updates to CITES Annotation 4 for Orchids

New SCCS Mandate for hair dye HC Blue 18 (B122)

On 10 February 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated by the EU Commission to review the safety of hair dye HC Blue 18 (B122) in hair dyes. This is a second submission assessment. The terms of reference for this mandate are therefore as...
Updates to CITES Annotation 4 for Orchids

SCCS Mandate for Hexyl Salicylate

On 10 February 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was mandated by the EU Commission to review the safety of hexyl salicylate in cosmetic products. This review is the consequence of the ingredient’s proposed classification as a CMR2(reprotox)...
ECHA Publishes REACH Restriction Proposal on PFAS

ECHA Publishes REACH Restriction Proposal on PFAS

On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft restriction proposal under EU REACH for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). The proposal aims to reduce PFAS, which are identified as very persistent in the environment, emissions...