by delphic-admin | Jun 24, 2023 | UK
Background Information The UK cosmetics industry voluntarily stopped animal testing on cosmetic products in 1998, around a decade before the ban was introduced across Europe. The bans under the UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations mean that for cosmetics sold in the UK,...
by delphic-admin | Apr 19, 2023 | Europe
In November 2022, Norway added the linear siloxanes L2 – L5 to the Registry of Intentions for classification as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under EU REACH: Disiloxane (L2) Chemical name hexamethyldisiloxane (CAS 107-46-0) Reason – Persistent,...
by delphic-admin | Mar 27, 2023 | Europe
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...
by delphic-admin | Dec 19, 2022 | Europe
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) have proposed a new entry for its Registry of Intentions with proposed CMR classifications regarding the ingredient Tea tree oil – Melaleuca alternifolia, ext. [1] Melaleuca alternifolia, essential oil; tea tree oil [2] (CAS...
by delphic-admin | Nov 6, 2022 | Europe
Companies have until 7th November to provide scientifically relevant data on the toxicity and health effects of 30 additional substances to avoid animal testing. Amongst others, these include: 2-methylpropane-2-thiol (CAS 75-66-1)3-methylbutan-1-ol (CAS...