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29.09.2023 - Cosmetics

Re-regulation of Siloxanes D4, D5, and D6 in Cosmetics Expected

The European Commission is discussing a draft to amend Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) regarding the use of siloxanes in cosmetics.

The following changes are essentially being discussed:

• Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)

Currently and planned: leave-on products > ban / rinse-off products > ban

• Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)

Currently: leave-on products > no restriction / rinse-off products > max. 0.1%

Planned: leave-on products > max. 0.1% / rinse-off products > max. 0.1%

• Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6)

Currently: leave-on products > no restriction / rinse-off products > no restriction

Planned: leave-on products > max. 0.1% / rinse-off products > max. 0.1%

The adoption of a draft is expected in the 4th quarter of 2023. With corresponding implementation deadlines, this regulation will then also be valid for cosmetics under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

We at the BAV Institute will keep you informed about further developments!

Source: https://cosmeservice.com/d4-d5-and-d6-in-cosmetic-products/