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Oct 29, 2025 - Cosmetics

Proposal for restriction of UV filter octocrylene published

According to the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Annex VI, No. 10), octocrylene is currently allowed to be used as a UV filter in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 10%.

Due to new scientific findings, it is assumed that octocrylene is very persistent and bioaccumulative. Additionally, it is likely to harm aquatic organisms.

As a result, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a public consultation at the end of September, which will run until March 24, 2026. A ban on marketing cosmetics containing octocrylene in concentrations of more than 0.001% is planned.

We will keep you updated on further developments. You can read the text of the consultation below.

BAV Institute examines octocrylene and many other substances in the UV filter spectrum.

Source:

www.echa.europa.eu