On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of the conclusions of the evaluation of BHA carried out by France as part of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP). This could lead to the substance being classified as an endocrine disruptor.

On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added Triphenyl Hhosphate (a plasticiser that can be used in cosmetics) to the list of substances that are candidates for authorisation under the REACH Regulation. This implies new obligations for companies marketing products containing it.

The “One substance, one assessment” (1S1A or OSOA) assessment process is a commitment by the European Commission, expressed in the European Green Deal and detailed in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainable Development. It was initiated several years ago. At the 6th Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors organised by the European Commission at the end of October 2024, An Jamers, from DG Environment’s Sustainable Chemicals Unit, presented an update on this initiative.

On 30 October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) unveiled the results of a pilot project to apply the regulations, revealing that 6% of cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned by the POP and REACH Regulations. Today, the FEBEA is distancing itself from the study’s methodology, and proposing solutions to the difficulties identified.

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