Cefic Particles Platform
Inorganic PIN FRs are concerned by current discussions around safety and regulatory classification of particles. The European Court of Justice recently annulled the Classification of titanium dioxide (see pinfa Newsletter n°173) and talcum powder (talc) has been designated by IARC as possibly carcinogenic … Industry and many experts argue that effects of poorly soluble low toxicity minerals PSLTs), which result from small particle size, should not lead to classification. A workshop organised by the Cefic Particles Platform, 2nd October 2025, brought together over 200 participants in Brussels and online, including representatives of over 20 EU and Member State regulatory authorities/agencies. The workshop discussed developments in understanding of how lungs react to inert particles, extrapolation of rodent studies to humans, implications for appropriate risk assessment and regulation.
Cefic Particles Platform https://www.particlesplatform.eu/
Workshop “"A Proportionate approach to the regulation of particles based on the latest science", 2nd October 2025 https://www.particlesplatform.eu/news/2025-particles-platform-workshop/
