On 19 June 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched three consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. Two relate to Eugenol, a fragrance ingredient, and the third to Talc, used in cosmetics for its absorbent, anti-caking or texturising properties. These consultations are open until 18 August 2023.
Eugenol
The substance “eugenol; Phenol, 2-methoxy4-(2-propenyl)” (No.CAS: 97-53-0, No.EC: 202-589-1, INCI: Eugenol) is a fragrance ingredient, currently regulated by entry 71 of Annex III of Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which states that its presence must be indicated in the list of product ingredients when its concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. It is not currently listed in Annex VI of CLP Regulation 1272/2008.
It is therefore the subject of two parallel consultations, one initiated by Spain and the other by Denmark.
Spain’s proposal
Spain (and Greece, the co-rapporteur Member State) propose to classify the substance as follows.
Hazard class and Category codes, Hazard statement codes
• Acute Tox. 4, H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
• Skin Irrit. 2, H315 - Causes skin irritation.
• Eye Irrit. 2, H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
• STOT SE 3, H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Pictogram, Signal word code
• GHS07
• GHS09
• Wng (Attention)
Denmark’s proposal
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency also proposes the following classification.
Hazard class and Category codes, Hazard …
