Vietnam Issues Massive Recall of 291 Cosmetics: Full Ban on Products Containing D4
On March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued an announcement on its official website: the circulation of 291 cosmetic products containing Cyclotetrasiloxane and Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane is suspended, and these products are being recalled. This decision took effect immediately nationwide, drawing significant attention from the industry. This is not only a large-scale product recall but also a clear signal—ASEAN’s regulation of cyclic siloxanes is tightening across the board. I. What Happened? According to the announcement: II. Why the Recall? — Directly Linked to ASEAN Meeting Resolutions The announcement explicitly stated that this recall is intended to implement In other words, this action was not a unilateral decision by any single Member State, but an enforcement measure under the unified ASEAN regulatory framework. III. What is the Named Substance? The ingredient involved in this action is: These belong to the category of volatile cyclic siloxanes, commonly found in: In recent […]
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