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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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Mentha spicata, Labiatae.
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283-656-2
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84696-51-5
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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 |
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224-618-7
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4430-18-6
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291 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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263-070-3
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61789-57-9
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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231-555-9
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7632-00-0
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17 |
All cosmetic products |
0.2 % |
Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines |
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231-552-2
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7631-97-2
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27 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Professional use products for straightening hair |
4.5 % |
For professional use |
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Depilatories |
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
General use products for straightening hair |
2 % |
For general use |
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Cosmetic products other than nail cuticle, straightening hair products, and depilatories |
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231-667-8
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7681-49-4
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31 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
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211-199-0
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633-96-5
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318 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 0.5 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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231-853-9
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7761-88-8
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48 |
Cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes and eyebrows |
4 % |
Only for colouring eyelashes and eyebrows |
Details | |
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231-303-8
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7488-56-4
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49 |
Shampoos |
1 % |
Details | ||
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616-898-8
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8006-87-9
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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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Santalum album, Santalaceae.
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284-111-1
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84787-70-2
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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 | |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | ||
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-
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2a |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
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-
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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-
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2a |
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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-
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2a |
Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories |
2 % |
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-
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8a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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-
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8a |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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-
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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-
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8 |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base |
Details | |
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-
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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-
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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-
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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-
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217 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % |
Details | |
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-
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234 |
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 |
Details | |
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-
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234 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.28 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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-
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21 |
Leave-on hair products |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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-
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21 |
Rinse-off hair products |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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236 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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-
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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-
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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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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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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Face products in loose powder form |
25 % |
Only in the pigmentary form |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Professional use hair aerosol spray products |
1.1 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For professional use only |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
General use hair aerosol spray products |
1.4 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For general consumers |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Cosmetic products other than face products in loose powder form and hair aerosol spray products |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Rosa rugosa, Rosaceae.
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296-213-3
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92347-25-6
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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 |
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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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Rosa gallica, Rosaceae.
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283-290-3
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84604-13-7
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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 |
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616-902-8
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8007-01-0
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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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Rosa damascena, Rosaceae.
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290-260-3
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90106-38-0
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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 |
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