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.

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Rutile (TiO2)

EC / List no: 215-282-2 CAS no: 1317-80-2
Ref No.
321
Restrictions Product type, body parts
Cosmetic products other than face products in loose powder form and hair aerosol spray products
Restriction(s)
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Qualifier(s)
In powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 µm
Notes
Applies from 1 October 2021