European Chemicals Agency to test 74 substances over next 3 years

Published: 4-Nov-2019
Regulatory

Under CoRAP, the substances to be scrutinised includes Perfluamine, which is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics

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The European Chemicals Agency has announced 74 substances to be tested under CoRAP, the Community Rolling Action Plan, in 2020-2022.

They include a number of substances used in cosmetics including: Perfluamine (Climbazole), used as a preservative; Bis(2-propylheptyl)

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