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ECHA Issues New Restrictions on HOMONOPAL (Pinoacetaldehyde) – CAS 33885-51-7
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.
Aug 27, 20252 min read
REACH Chrome (VI): Towards a European Restriction to Protect Health and the Environment
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed new restrictions on hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) under REACH to protect workers and the environment. Key industrial uses may continue only if exposure and emission limits are met, while a public consultation starting June 18, 2025 allows companies to provide technical and socio-economic data.
Jun 8, 20251 min read
PPWR: A New Era for Sustainable Packaging Management in Europe
The PPWR sets new standards for sustainable packaging in Europe, focusing on recyclability, mandatory recycled content, waste reduction, and harmonized labeling. CEHTRA helps businesses stay compliant and adopt circular, eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Jan 27, 20251 min read
Annex VIII to CLP Regulation: Understanding Your Obligations for Poison Centre Notifications (PCN)
Annex VIII to the CLP Regulation harmonises the poison centre notification (PCN) process across the EU. Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the market must submit detailed information via the ECHA portal and include a Unique Formula Identifier (UFI). CEHTRA assists companies in reviewing portfolios, preparing and submitting PCN notifications, and ensuring full compliance with EU requirements.
Jan 1, 20252 min read
Framework Guidance: Analysis of alternatives tobiocidal active substances
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.
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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