cosmetics-restricted-subs

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex III - Restricted Substances

EU. Restricted Substances: Annex III, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545, OJ L 188, 27 July 2023

This list contains substances whose use in cosmetic products in the European Union is banned, except under certain conditions as indicated in Annex III. The list specifies the field of application or use, maximum allowable concentration limits in finished products, and any additional limitations.

Methyl N-methylanthranilate

EC / List no: 201-642-6 CAS no: 85-91-6
Ref No.
323
Restrictions Product type, body parts
Leave-on products
Maximum Threshold
0.1 %
Restriction(s)
Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light

Do not use with nitrosating agents

Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

Keep in nitrite-free containers

Notes
From 21 August 2022 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market

From 21 November 2022 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market