by delphic-admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Europe
The ECHA have published an updated list of ingredients with their proposed CMR classifications: O-Phenylphenol (Annex V entry 7 of CPR) – Proposed CMR 2 (carc)Propylparaben (Annex V entry 12a of CPR) – Proposed CMR 2 (repr)Methylene Di-t-Butylcresol (Not...
by delphic-admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Europe
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) published two new Test Guidelines: Defined Approaches for Serious Eye Damage and Eye Irritation (OECD 467), proposing defined approaches (DA) combining data generated in vitro methods, with information...
by delphic-admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Europe
The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) found that 40% of cheap toys bought online. Contained high levels of hazardous substances. Swedish authorities detected harmful substances such as lead and cadmium in sample of 62 toys. Cheap bath toys as well as soft plastic toys...
by delphic-admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Europe
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is carrying out early-stage assessments of the below chemicals: Hexamethylindanopyran (CAS 1222-05-5). This ingredient is used in fragrances. This ingredient has been added to the CoRAP list for assessment of endocrine disrupting...
by delphic-admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Europe
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a corrigendum on 13 June to the final opinion (published on 17 March). The corrigendum has published an updated calculation of SED/LED and safety evaluation which changed the previous conclusion and increased...
