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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.

Last updated 26 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.

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Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Restrictions
Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Product type, body parts	Maximum Threshold	Restriction(s)
4-(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-A]pyridin-2-yl)-1,1-dimethylpiperazin1-ium chloride hydrochloride	813-255-5	1256553-33-9	315	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base)	Details
Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]vinyl] pyridinin-1-ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl]disulfanyl dichloride	805-402-7	1450801-55-4	299	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %		Details
Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]-ethyl]disulphide dimethanesulfonate	805-210-3	1449653-83-1	317	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %	As from 3 June 2021: 0.5 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation). Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present	Details
Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl] di-sulfanyl dichloride	805-105-2	1449471-67-3	298	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
3-Pyridinemethanol hydrofluoride	700-352-1	62756-44-9	47	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1)	696-231-5	1361000-03-4		Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 %	Details
2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride	695-745-7	1079221-49-0		Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %	Details
1,4-bis-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-2-nitro-5-chlorobenzene	680-610-7	95576-89-9	250	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1,4-bis-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-2-nitro-5-chlorobenzene	680-610-7	95576-89-9	250	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1-Amino-2-nitro-4-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-5-chlorobenzene	680-609-1	95576-92-4	250	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1-Amino-2-nitro-4-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-5-chlorobenzene	680-609-1	95576-92-4	250	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)	679-526-3	337906-36-2	292	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)	679-526-3	337906-36-2	292	Products intended for colouring eyelashes	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use	Details
Verbena absolute	676-658-3	8024-12-2	196	All cosmetic products	0.2 %		Details
Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis flower oils	639-655-8	8016-38-4	350	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate	638-749-6	337906-37-3	292	Products intended for colouring eyelashes	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate	638-749-6	337906-37-3	292	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenone	620-558-4	43052-87-5	157	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %	The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenone	620-558-4	43052-87-5	157	Oral products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	0.68 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	0.68 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	1 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.68 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride salt	620-557-9	90817-34-8	203	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only	Details
Methoxy dicyclopentadiene carboxaldehyde;Octahydro-5-methoxy-4,7-Methano-1H-indene-2-carboxaldehyde	617-923-5	86803-90-9	171	All cosmetic products	0.5 %		Details
Jasmine oils	617-015-9	8022-96-6	357	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Jasmine Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Tagetes minuta flower oil	616-989-2	8016-84-0	308	Leave-on products except sunscreen products	0.01 %	Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 % Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural/artificial UV light In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 309), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (g)	Details
Tagetes minuta flower oil	616-989-2	8016-84-0	308	Rinse-off products	0.1 %	Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0.35 % In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 309), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (g)	Details
Pogostemon cablin extract	616-944-7	8014-09-3	365	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Mentha spicata oil;Spearmint oil	616-927-4	8008-79-5	362	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil	616-916-4	8007-80-5	348	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Cymbopogon citratus oils	616-903-3	8007-02-1	354	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lemongrass Oil' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Rosa damascena flower oil	616-902-8	8007-01-0	366	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose Flower Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Mentha piperita oil	616-900-7	8006-90-4	361	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Santalum album oil	616-898-8	8006-87-9	367	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Cananga odorata flower oil	616-893-0	8006-81-3	347	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Laurus nobilis oil	616-794-2	8002-41-3	359	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Pinus palustris oil	616-792-1	8002-09-3	112	All cosmetic products		Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L	Details
Eucalyptus globulus oil	616-775-9	8000-48-4	355	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Eucalyptus Globulus Oil' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Pelargonium graveolens oil	616-774-3	8000-46-2	364	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Eugenia caryophyllus oil	616-772-2	8000-34-8	356	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Eucalyptus Caryophyllus Oil' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
Juniperus virginiana oil	616-769-6	8000-27-9	358	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Juniperus Virginiana Oil' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products	Details
2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 3-oxide	616-121-2	74638-76-9	93	Hair products	1.5 %		Details
Hydrolyzed wheat protein	615-058-8	70084-87-6	307	All cosmetic products		Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa	Details
3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol HCl	612-192-9	61693-43-4	227	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % (as hydrochloride)	Details
3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol HCl	612-192-9	61693-43-4	227	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	1.5 %		Details
1-[(2'-Methoxyethyl)amino]-2-nitro-4-[di-(2'-hydroxyethyl)amino]benzene	607-292-4	23920-15-2	220	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat	606-961-8	222400-28-4	307	All cosmetic products		Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa	Details
3-[(4-amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt	605-392-2	16517-75-2	288	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details

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