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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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481-170-7
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502453-61-4
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282 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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212-222-7
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770-35-4
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54 |
Rinse-off products |
2 % |
Only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products 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 |
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219-474-7
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2442-10-6
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174 |
Oral products |
Details | |||
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219-474-7
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2442-10-6
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174 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.3 % |
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201-969-4
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90-15-3
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16 |
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 % |
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254-161-9
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38866-20-5
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293 |
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 |
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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
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 |
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205-341-0
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138-86-3
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88 |
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 Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
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205-342-6
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138-87-4
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343 |
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 |
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209-584-3
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586-81-2
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343 |
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 |
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443-210-1
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149330-25-6
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9b |
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 |
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224-052-0
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4180-23-8
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329 |
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 |
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415-480-0
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86419-69-4
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259 |
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 |
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220-552-8
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2809-21-4
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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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220-552-8
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2809-21-4
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
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PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN
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406-305-9
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92952-81-3
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219 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
2.6 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN
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406-305-9
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92952-81-3
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219 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2.6 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.6 % calculated as free base Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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231-265-2
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7469-77-4
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213 |
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 % When both 2- Methyl-1-Naphthol and 1- Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-Methyl-1- Naphthol should not exceed 2.0 % |
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PIKRAMINROT
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412-520-9
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99610-72-7
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222 |
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 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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PIKRAMINROT
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412-520-9
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99610-72-7
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222 |
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 |
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680-609-1
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95576-92-4
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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 |
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680-609-1
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95576-92-4
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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 |
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607-292-4
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23920-15-2
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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 |
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NITROGELB
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410-700-1
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27080-42-8
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249 |
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 |
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NITROGELB
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410-700-1
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27080-42-8
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249 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.25 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details |
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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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416-410-1
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85765-48-6
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233 |
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 |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
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202-924-1
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101-20-2
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100 |
Rinse-off products |
1.5 % |
Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm 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 |
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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310 |
Rinse-off shampoos |
2 % |
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 |
Details | |
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600-539-7
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104226-21-3
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260 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.25 % |
Details | ||
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220158-86-1
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316 |
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 | |
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
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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 |
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
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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 |
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260-709-8
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57378-68-4
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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 | |
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260-709-8
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57378-68-4
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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 | ||
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620-558-4
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43052-87-5
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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 | ||