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) 2022/2195, OJ L 292, 11 November 2022

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.

RELEVANT LEGISLATION
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Benzyl alcohol

EC / List no: 202-859-9 CAS no: 100-51-6
Ref No.
45
Restrictions Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products except fragrances
Function(s)
Solvent
Restriction(s)
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Notes
For use as a preservative, see Annex V, No. 34