IFRA Promotes Revised Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and Cosmetics Europe welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the revision of the Regulation on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Chemical Substances and Mixtures (CLP).

Changes to the CLP appreciated by IFRA and Cosmetics Europe include the classification of renewable substances of botanical origin and the grouping of substances. The adoption of the Parliament position means that a key part of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) is falling into place.

“IFRA and Cosmetics Europe together welcome the adoption of the European Parliament position. It represents a significant advance over the draft text originally proposed by the European Commission in December last year,” said Aurelie Perrichet, Regional Director for Europe at IFRA.

IFRA and Cosmetics Europe will continue to work with stakeholders to make sure that the interlocking pieces of legislation under the CSS are consistent and form a solid foundation, added Perrichet.