The Directive (EU) 2020/2184, adopted on December 16, 2020, marks a pivotal change in the management of drinking water across EU. It replaces the 1998 directive and aims to ensure universal access to safe and high-quality drinking water while enhancing transparency, monitoring, and risk management. This legislation has significant implications for water suppliers, industries dealing with materials in contact with water, as well as consultants and other stakeholders in the sec

L'apparition inattendue d'impuretés de N-nitrosamines dans les médicaments a marqué un tournant réglementaire majeur. Ces composés, connus dans l'environnement et l'alimentation, ont forcé l'industrie pharmaceutique mondiale à revoir ses processus. Face à cette situation, une coordination internationale sans précédent a vu le jour entre les agences réglementaires mondiales, telles que la FDA (États-Unis),

When a company develops a new ingredient, whether it is a concentrated plant extract, a biotech-derived ferment, a processed algae or a “functional” mushroom, one recurring question always arises: is a Novel Food procedure required before marketing the ingredient within the EU?  This question often emerges when the project is already well advanced: the formulation is nearly finalized, the marketing identity is ready, the first commercial discussions have started…

The identification of endocrine disruptors (EDs) has become a major public health and environmental concern worldwide. EDs are chemical substances capable of interfering with the hormonal system, leading to adverse effects on both humans and wildlife. Monitoring and assessing these substances is essential to protect human health, particularly among vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and wild species. To this end, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen

Les substances per- et polyfluoroalkylées (PFAS) font l’objet d’une attention croissante des autorités européennes en raison de leur persistance, bioaccumulation et toxicité.Dans ce contexte, le secteur des produits phytopharmaceutiques (PPP) est désormais scruté de près à travers le rapport de restriction de l’Annexe XV de l’ECHA. Ce rapport indique que les substances actives utilisées dans les PPP, les produits biocides et les produits médicinaux se distinguent chimiquemen

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In the European Union, an endocrine disruptor is defined as a substance that interferes with the hormonal system and may have harmful effects on humans and wildlife. These substances can be of synthetic or natural origin and may impact reproduction, growth, and development. In Europe, endocrine disruptors are assessed under various regulations, particularly those related to pesticides and biocides.

n-Hexane (CAS No. 110-54-3) is a volatile aliphatic hydrocarbon derived from petroleum distillation. Used as a solvent, it plays a key role in several sectors: Food industry: extraction of vegetable oils (soy, rapeseed, sunflower), flavors, and proteins. Cosmetics and perfumery: obtaining absolutes, essential oils, and pure plant extracts. Its popularity is based on its efficiency, high yield, and low cost. However, this solvent requires strict purification to limit res

Lorsqu’on parle de nutrition, de compléments alimentaires ou d’ingrédients innovants, le mot “naturel” inspire immédiatement confiance. Mais est-ce qu’un ingrédient naturel est toujours sûr pour la consommation ? Spoiler alert : pas nécessairement. Et c’est justement ce que les scientifiques et les experts en sécurité alimentaire s’attachent à démontrer, preuve à l’appui.

Glabridine is an isoflavonoid (isoflavane) extracted from Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root). It is widely used in cosmetics for its skin-lightening and anti-tyrosinase activity, as well as for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is mainly found in skincare products, anti-aging creams, and sunscreens.

HOMONOPAL, également connu sous le nom de Pinoacétaldéhyde, est un aldéhyde aromatique synthétique couramment utilisé dans les compositions parfumées. Son numéro CAS est 33885-51-7. Reconnu pour son odeur verte, florale et légèrement aldéhydée, ce composé apporte de la fraîcheur et de la vivacité aux accords parfumés, en particulier dans les parfums de luxe, les produits de soin personnel et les formulations de nettoyage.

ECHA developed in 2022 a recommended (i.e. not mandatory) framework guidance to applicants for approval of biocidal active substances but also to Member State Competent Authorities (MSCAs) on how to perform an analysis of alternatives (AoA) to active substances being candidate for substitution (CfS) according to Art. 10(1) of the Biocidal Products Regulation ((EU) 528/2012). The guidance has been adopted at BPC-45 meeting and published in January 2023.

On 2nd of December 2021, the ECHA Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) recommended the approval of ABDAC/BKC and adopted the BPC opinion for PT2 by simple majority. Two Member States (Germany and Finland) raised their concerns about unacceptable risk for environment, mainly for the soil compartment.

In the recent meeting of Coordination Group (CG-54), a proposal of the Austrian Member State was discussed which has been raised in a CG e-consultation, concerning information on the use frequency of products (“Number and timing of application”) for use in PT 1, PT2 and PT4 given by the applicants in SPC and PAR for BPR product authorization.