On May 16, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, amending REACH Annex XVII to restrict D4, D5, and D6 in cosmetics. Key deadlines apply from June 2026 and June 2027, further limiting their use in both wash-off and leave-on products.

May 2023: ” Since February 2023, France and Italy have started to implement their control strategies, verifying REACh restriction compliance at customs checkpoints for products…