ECHA Removes Titanium Dioxide Classification from C&L Inventory Following Court Ruling

ECHA has removed the harmonised classification of titanium dioxide (TiO₂, CAS 13463-67-7) from the C&L Inventory and updated the registry of intentions, following the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling of 1 August 2025 annulling the classification. Related guidance documents on classification and labelling have also been deleted from ECHA’s website.

Annex VI to CLP Amended

The Court’s judgment directly amends Annex VI to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The following entries no longer apply to titanium dioxide:

• Carc. 2 (H351: inhalation) classification
• Supplemental hazard statements EUH211 and EUH212
• Notes V, W, and 10

Immediate Effect for Businesses

Because the ruling has direct legal effect, the removal of the titanium dioxide entry does not require a further amendment (ATP) to CLP. Companies can already update safety data sheets (SDS) and labels to reflect the deletion of the harmonised classification.

Implications for Industry

The removal has significant implications for manufacturers and importers of paints, coatings, plastics, and other products containing TiO₂. Labelling requirements are now simplified, and suppliers can base hazard communication on their own product assessments rather than the harmonised entry.

The full text of the ruling of the European Court of Justice on the classification of titanium dioxide can be found here.