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Regulatory records
| Regulation | Status |
|---|---|
| Federal Register | authorized |
Record details
Federal Register
- product types
- sunscreen, sunscreen (oil, lotion, cream, gel, butter, paste, ointment, stick, spray)
Identifiers
Functions
Regulatory treatment varies by market. In the EU, the substance is an active REACH registration and has ECHA C&L notifications, indicating it is a registered industrial chemical. In Australia, it is listed on the industrial chemicals inventory. In New Zealand, it lacks individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard. For cosmetics, it is listed as an active UV filter with a cosmetic restriction reference (VI/25), but no specific concentration limits are provided. This suggests market-specific compliance pathways differ, with the EU having a formal registration and NZ requiring group standard verification.
1 regulation
Regulatory records
| Regulation | Status |
|---|---|
| Federal Register | authorized |
Record details
1 regulation
Status: Active Update: 21-03-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/12265
1 regulation
Regulatory records
| Entry | Regulation | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6251 | Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC) I | List I | authorized |
Conditions
Use in accordance with the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC)
Record details
1 regulation
Chemical: Phenol, 2,2'-[6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-
1 regulation
Phenol, 2,2'-[6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
The most impactful conditions are the absence of explicit concentration limits and the presence of a cosmetic restriction reference (VI/25) for the UV filter function. The substance is also subject to EU REACH registration, which implies compliance with registration obligations. No GHS classifications or exposure limits are available, so hazard communication and occupational exposure assessments cannot rely on standardized data. The lack of specific conditions means formulators must verify compliance through other regulatory sources or seek clarification from authorities.
Before launch, a company should confirm the substance's regulatory status in each target market. For the EU, verify that the REACH registration is active and that any C&L notification obligations are met. For cosmetics, ensure compliance with the cosmetic restriction reference (VI/25) and confirm whether any specific conditions apply. In New Zealand, determine the applicable group standard. Since no concentration limits are provided, a full safety assessment and regulatory review are necessary to establish permissible use levels and documentation.
The available regulatory position is insufficient to support a final launch decision because it lacks specific concentration limits, conditions, and GHS classifications. The cosmetic restriction reference (VI/25) indicates a regulatory entry but does not detail the restriction's content. The REACH registration confirms active status but not the scope of uses or any risk management measures. Therefore, a compliance assessment cannot be completed without additional regulatory data or direct consultation with authorities.
The only material regulatory update is the EU REACH registration status, which is active as of 21-03-2023. This indicates the substance is currently registered under REACH, but no changes or effective dates for restrictions are provided. The cosmetic restriction reference (VI/25) is listed without an effective date or amendment history. Therefore, no recent regulatory changes can be identified from the evidence, and companies should monitor official sources for updates.