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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC)

CAS Nr.

36861-47-9

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Yes

Entries

II/1730

Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
03/04/2024 01/05/2025 - 01/05/2026 Prohibited for use in cosmetic products Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/996 EC New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics
08/06/2023 N/A Based on the latest scientific opinions by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) the proposed measures aim at: prohibiting the use of 4-MBC (i.e., delisting this UV-filter from Annex VI and introducing it in Annex II to the CPR) WTO WTO