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On 13 January 2026, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published a new report: “JRC technical proposal on EU harmonised waste sorting labels under the packaging and packaging waste regulation”.

COSMETICK is a toxicological and ecotoxicological profile database, combined with a digital cosmetic risk assessment tool. It is designed to support toxicologists and safety assessors in the preparation of Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR), as well as in the safety assessment of ingredients, impurities, raw materials and fragrance compounds or fragrance concentrates.

In 2025, CEHTRA continued its mission to support industrial companies, institutions and regulated stakeholders in a context marked by increasing regulatory complexity and growing challenges related to the protection of human health and the environment.

Ethylenediamine (EDA, CAS 107-15-3) is a chemical compound widely used as an intermediate in many industrial processes, such as chemical synthesis, resin manufacturing, chelating agents, and additives for lubricating oils. However, due to its hazardous properties, in particular its classification as a respiratory and skin sensitiser, EDA has been identified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).

In recent years, few regulatory topics have attracted as much attention as endocrine disruptors, chemicals capable of interfering with hormone systems in humans and wildlife. Their potential effects on development, reproduction, and environmental health have prompted increasingly rigorous scrutiny across the globe.