The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced new testing of dozens of substances, including some used in cosmetics, personal care and fragrance.
The analysis is part of CoRAP, the Community Rolling Action Plan, an EU initiative that evaluates the potential risks chemicals pose to human health and the environment.
The latest CoRAP, published this week, covers the period from 2025 to 2027.
Different member states of the EU are chosen to evaluate each chemical.
Among the substances being evaluated is 2-methylpropan-1-ol, also known as Isobutanol, an alcohol which is used as a solvent in cosmetics and personal care products.
Testing will go ahead in 2026 by the Danish Environment Protection Agency.
The substance has not previously been included in CoRAP.
Meanwhile carbon black, which is used to produce pigments in products such as mascara, eyeliner, lipstick and nail varnish will be reviewed in 2027 by French authorities.
Previously it has been expected to be evaluated in 2026, but submission of new information is requested.
Carbon black can be used in restricted levels of up to 10% in cosmetics, but not in posters or perfumes as it can become toxic if inhaled.
Finally, betaines, C12-14 (even numbered)-alkyldimethy, a hair and skin conditioning agent, will also be assessed in 2027 in France.
Changes could still be introduced for substances due to be tested in 2026 and 2027, the ECHA noted.
The results of the evaluation can conclude that the risks are sufficiently under control with measures already in place.
In other cases, it could trigger new measures to control the risks.
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