The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2017/1413 to restrict the application of zinc oxide (CAS No. 1314-13-2) as a colorant.
GENEVA, 22-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Zinc oxide is a permitted colorant, in Entry 144 of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. The European Commission considered the adopted Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinion SCCS/1489/12 (revised on December 11, 2012) and SCCS/1539/14 (revised on June 25, 2015). Zinc oxide is now restricted to those applications which may not lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on August 24, 2017.
REFERENCE NO. | CHEMICAL NAME | CAS NUMBER | EC NUMBER | RESTRICTED APPLICATION |
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Annex IV Entry 144 | Zinc oxide (CI 77947) | 1314-13-2 | 215-222-5 | Not to be used in applications that may lead to the exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation |
Timeline for Compliance:
Next step:
The industry shall be aware of the restriction of application of zinc oxide, especially on sprayable application/products.
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