HSE proposes first additions to UK REACH candidate list

HSE proposes first additions to UK REACH candidate list

Summary: The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed adding 15 chemicals to the UK REACH substance of very high concern (SVHC) candidate list, the first such additions since Brexit, launching a six-week public consultation on 9 March that runs until 20...
HSE proposes first additions to UK REACH candidate list

HSE’s comments on Talc

Summary: Talc may face a CMR 1B classification under the EU CLP, potentially banning its use in cosmetics. However, the HSE states current data are insufficient to classify it as carcinogenic, so products containing talc remain unaffected for now. In the EU, Talc...
HSE proposes first additions to UK REACH candidate list

GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling Update

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) was notified of the updated ‘making available’ date by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A new update is presented in the GB Mandatory CLP. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO)...
HSE proposes first additions to UK REACH candidate list

Tea tree oil – The HSE’s final opinion

Substance: Tea Tree Oil The HSE published it’s final opinion on the proposed mandatory classification of Tea Tree Oil which contradicts both the EU RAC’s position. new studies could contribute to changes in hazard identification On August 8, 2025, the Health and...