by delphic-admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Europe
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the revision of the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) regulation, proposing a time-limited derogation of essential oils from the rules. Ahead of the 4 October vote, discussions...
by delphic-admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Europe
On 29 September 2023, The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated use description for environmental exposure assessment (SPERCs) for cosmetic and personal care products. The SPERCs for the specific cosmetic uses and exposures were developed by...
by delphic-admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Europe
On 27 September 2023, the EU Commission published the EU REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics (available here). The legal text can be accessed here and a Q&A on the press release from the EU Commission can be accessed here. This means that the...
by delphic-admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Europe
On 14 September 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion (available here) on the safety of methyl salicylate in cosmetic products in relation to children exposure. Once finalised, this opinion will complement the SCCS advice...
by delphic-admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Europe
Members of the European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) have voted in favour of several amendments to the Commission’s proposal to update the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) in a move that aims to combat the spread of harmful pollutants. The...
