Article in Cosmetics Design Europe on 10 August 2011
In this guest article, Michel De Poortere, secretary general of European Silicones Centre (CES) discusses the journey for industry members to meet the requirements of REACH Phase one. He highlights the significant investment industry has made (€35 m) on research on silicones’ safety and the data-sharing with regulators in the three phases of REACH and elsewhere in the world; he urges companies to invest the right resources to enter the REACH register immediately or they risk having substances taken off the market with no valid reason.
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Discover how Silicones' unique properties play an important role in Personal Care today.
Silicone producers continue to spark innovation in personal care applications, most recently expanding opportunities through their creation of a new series of cosmetics products. Dr. Michel De Poortere from CES, the European silicones trade association, describes to what extent new silicone-improved materials can enhance spreadability, sensory excellence and formulation flexibility.