Skin Irritation / Corrosion

England and Wales: Home Office Issues 2025 to 2026 Grant for Trading Standards Enforcement of Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Corrosive Products Provisions

The UK Home Office has confirmed £1.8 million in funding for Trading Standards to enforce corrosive product sales and delivery restrictions through March 2026. Retailers and logistics providers should expect intensified market surveillance, including test purchases and compliance audits, targeting age-restricted hazardous substances.

4 Apr 2026, 10:56gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU CLH Intention Announced for 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane

Belgium has notified ECHA of its intention to propose harmonised classification for 1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, with a dossier submission expected by June 2027. Proposed classifications for reproductive toxicity and skin/eye irritation signal future tightening of labeling, packaging, and downstream REACH restrictions for this siloxane.

30 Mar 2026, 12:18echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU CLP: Intention to Harmonise Classification and Labelling of Aminoguanidinium Hydrogen Carbonate (EC 219-956-7, CAS 2582-30-1)

Belgium has notified an intention to propose harmonised classification for aminoguanidinium hydrogen carbonate, targeting skin irritation, sensitisation, and reproductive toxicity by mid-2027. A formal classification for reproductive toxicity would likely trigger downstream restrictions under REACH and require significant updates to safety data sheets and product labelling.

30 Mar 2026, 12:10echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU EFSA Publishes Scientific Opinion On Renewal Of Clinacox 0.5% (Diclazuril) For Chickens

EFSA has issued a favorable scientific opinion for the renewal of the feed additive Clinacox 0.5% (diclazuril), confirming safety for consumers and efficacy in chickens. This assessment supports continued market access, though operators should prepare for sustained PPE requirements and potential future scrutiny of environmental safety data.

26 Mar 2026, 11:49efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

US FDA Warns of Serious Skin Reactions With Onfi (Clobazam) and Approves Label Changes

The US FDA has mandated strengthened label warnings for the anti-seizure medication Onfi (clobazam) following reports of severe, potentially fatal skin reactions. Manufacturers must immediately update product labeling and safety communications to align with new regulatory requirements and mitigate patient safety risks.

25 Mar 2026, 21:34fda.govUnited States

India BIS Consults on Draft First Revision of Chlorosulphonic Acid Safety Code

India is consulting on a revised safety code for chlorosulphonic acid to modernize handling and storage standards, with comments due by May 9, 2026. Facilities should review the draft for updated operational and emergency protocols to ensure alignment with the latest national hazardous chemical safety practices.

19 Mar 2026, 19:00standards.bis.gov.inIndia

China Notifies Draft Standard on Hazardous Properties Inspection of Corrosive Dangerous Goods

China has notified a draft revision of its national standard for inspecting and classifying corrosive dangerous goods, aligning with the latest UN transport and testing criteria. Companies should review updated skin and metal corrosion testing requirements to ensure accurate hazard classification and compliant packaging for the Chinese market.

18 Mar 2026, 18:40members.wto.orgChina

Great Britain: OPSS Issues Product Safety Report on Hania Bridal Henna Paste Containing Phenol

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has mandated the withdrawal of a cosmetic product containing phenol, a prohibited substance under the GB Cosmetics Regulation. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous ingredient screening and supply chain oversight to ensure compliance with prohibited substance lists in the UK market.

13 Mar 2026, 13:25gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Commission Authorises Patchouli Essential Oil Feed Additive for All Animal Species Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/528

EU Implementing Regulation 2026/528 authorises patchouli essential oil as a sensory feed additive for all animal species, effective April 2026. Operators must transition to new labeling and safety standards by October 2026, incorporating specific identification numbers and worker protection requirements.

12 Mar 2026, 17:29eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA RAC Opinion on Harmonised CLP Classification for 2-Amino-2-Methylpropanol (CAS 124-68-5)

ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has recommended a significantly stricter harmonised classification for 2-amino-2-methylpropanol, including its designation as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant. If adopted by the European Commission, this change will trigger mandatory updates to safety data sheets and labels, and may activate downstream restrictions or substitution requirements under REACH.

11 Mar 2026, 11:52echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Adopts Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/460 Renewing Thiamine Feed Additives For All Animal Species

The EU has renewed the authorization for thiamine-based feed additives until 2036, introducing updated purity specifications and safety classifications. Companies must upgrade workplace safety protocols to address newly identified sensitization risks and manage phased sell-through deadlines for existing inventory through 2028.

4 Mar 2026, 15:00eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Assesses Safety and Efficacy of Zinc-Lysinate Sulfate Feed Additive for All Animal Species

EFSA has issued a scientific opinion confirming the efficacy of zinc-lysinate sulfate as a feed additive while identifying data gaps in consumer safety and marine environmental impact. Businesses should anticipate potential handling restrictions and delayed authorization as the European Commission evaluates these findings for future market access.

1 Mar 2026, 12:10efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU EFSA FEEDAP Panel Issues Opinion on Renewal of Coated Granulated Cobalt(II) Carbonate Feed Additive

EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the renewal of cobalt(II) carbonate as a feed additive, noting data gaps regarding the safety of its coating agents for consumers and the environment. While efficacy is confirmed, the identified safety uncertainties and user-sensitization risks may lead to stricter handling requirements or delayed authorization renewals for specific formulations.

28 Feb 2026, 13:34efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA FEEDAP Opinion on Renewal and Extension of Belfeed B MP/ML Feed Additive for All Poultry Species and Swine

EFSA has recommended the EU renewal and expanded use of the Belfeed B MP/ML feed additive following a positive safety assessment in February 2026. This opinion facilitates upcoming market re-authorisation, but requires manufacturers to mitigate worker sensitisation risks and enhance microbial contamination controls.

28 Feb 2026, 13:29efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA FEEDAP Panel Issues Opinion on Renewal of Benzoic Acid (4d210, VevoVitall®) Feed Additive Authorisation for Porcine Species

EFSA issued a scientific opinion in February 2026 supporting the renewal of benzoic acid (VevoVitall®) as a feed additive for porcine species, confirming its safety for animals and consumers. While the renewal maintains existing usage levels, businesses must ensure continued adherence to strict occupational safety protocols to manage risks associated with the substance's irritant properties.

28 Feb 2026, 13:25efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

China Drafts GB Standards To Align With GHS Rev. 11

China is consulting on revisions to eight mandatory GB 30000 standards to align its chemical hazard classification and labeling with UN GHS Revision 11. This alignment will require manufacturers to reassess chemical classifications and update Safety Data Sheets and product labels to maintain compliance in the Chinese market.

23 Feb 2026, 20:42std.samr.gov.cnChina

Flowchem UK Fined £50,000 After Agency Worker Suffers Chemical Burns

UK HSE fined a cleaning products manufacturer £50,000 following a chemical burn incident, citing systemic failures in hazardous substance handling and worker protection. This enforcement highlights the critical need for robust COSHH risk assessments, particularly regarding decanting procedures, language-appropriate training, and adequate emergency response infrastructure.

16 Feb 2026, 19:29press.hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

US EPA Confirms Sodium Aluminate Spill in Garnett, Kansas

The US EPA has classified a major sodium aluminate spill in Kansas as a RCRA hazardous waste event due to the substance's extreme corrosivity (pH 14). This incident underscores the significant liability and remediation risks for industrial chemical transporters under federal hazardous waste criteria.

31 Jan 2026, 18:47epa.govUnited States

US EPA Receives TSCA Section 21 Petition on Chemicals in Consumer Liquid Laundry Detergents

The US EPA has received a TSCA Section 21 petition seeking to restrict surfactants and 1,4-dioxane impurities in consumer laundry detergents, with a response mandated by April 2026. This development signals a potential shift toward mandatory skin irritation labeling and strict impurity disclosure thresholds, requiring manufacturers to reassess product formulations and hazard communications.

31 Jan 2026, 17:09epa.govUnited States

EU Commission Adopts Implementing Regulation Renewing Fumaric Acid Feed Additive Authorisation

The EU has renewed the authorization of fumaric acid as a feed additive for all terrestrial species until 2036, effective February 16, 2026. Operators must align formulations and labeling with updated conditions while maintaining strict worker protection measures due to the substance's irritant and sensitizing properties.

29 Jan 2026, 08:47eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union