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On 15 November 2023, France launched a call for evidence to support the preparation of the REACH restriction proposal regarding Octocrylene. The data collected will contribute to the development of the Annex XV restriction dossier being prepared by France. The consultation period is open until 10 January 2024.
On 26 July 2023, the French Ministry for Ecological Transition initiated a public consultation on the draft Regulatory Management Option Analysis (RMOA), produced by French ANSES (National Agency for Food, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety), to determine whether the use of Octocrylene requires measures with regard to the risks Read more…
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has recommended a ban on the use of Octocrylene, a chemical compound found in many sunscreens due to its negative effects on the environment.
On 7 July 2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 regarding the use of Octocrylene (CAS no 6197-30-4) and Benzophenone-3 (CAS no 131-57-7) as UV filters in cosmetic products.
Octocrylene (CAS no 6197-30-4) and Benzophenone-3 (CAS no 131-57-7) are currently authorized cosmetic ingredients used as UV filters in cosmetic products. Considering the concerns related to their potential endocrine-disrupting properties, SCCS carried out a safety assessment for both substances.