GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling update notified to WTO

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...
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling update notified to WTO

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)...
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling update notified to WTO

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...
GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling update notified to WTO

UK REACH Work Programme 2024/2025 Published by HSE

On 20 March 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its 2024/2025 work programme under the UK Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation. The programme is available here for reference. Below is a brief rundown of the key...