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Home fragrances (candles, incense, diffusers, room sprays) are increasingly scrutinized for VOC emissions and potential impacts on indoor air quality. This article clarifies why “natural vs synthetic” is a misleading safety proxy: what matters is the risk of the finished product—hazard combined with real-world exposure under foreseeable use. It highlights why emissions vary widely across product types, formulations, and usage conditions (combustion, ventilation, duration), and connects the risk assessment approach to EU Regulation 2023/988 on general product safety.
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ECHA is manually checking all registration dossiers above 100 tonnes/year by 2023. Non-compliant dossiers pose risks. Stay ahead with compliance checks.
Since July 2019, new ARPP guidelines in France restrict "free from" claims on cosmetic labels to prevent misleading consumers. While some claims are still allowed for informed choices, reactions are mixed, with concerns about transparency and potential benefits for the beauty sector.
The European Commission's vote on the CTAC decision, crucial for the Chromium Trioxide Authorisation Consortium, has been postponed due to internal discussions. The decision impacts many companies, with the next vote scheduled for September 17-18, 2019.
Downstream users covered by an upstream authorisation can apply individually before its expiry. ECHA clarifies that the review period starts on the Commission's decision date, using existing criteria. Companies should strategize applications to secure desired review periods.
In the U.S., cosmetic labeling encompasses all written, printed, or graphic matter on or accompanying a product, including packaging and online content. Key label elements include identity statement, net quantity, business details, material facts, warnings, and ingredient declaration.
The Korean Ministry of Environment updated pre-registration instructions for K-REACH, specifically for UVCB substances and cases where suppliers did not provide enough information. Companies must pre-register by 30th June 2019 to benefit from the grace period. Deadline for definitive registrations vary based on substance volume. Start pre-registration early to stay compliant.
