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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.
Last updated 25 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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287 |
Leave-on hair products |
3 % |
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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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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Leave-on hair products |
1 % |
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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203-928-6
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112-02-7
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Leave-on hair products |
1 % |
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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205-137-1
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134-31-6
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51 |
Leave-on hair products |
0.03 % |
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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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287 |
Leave-on face products |
3 % |
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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203-929-1
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112-03-8
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286 |
Leave-on face products |
0.5 % |
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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203-928-6
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112-02-7
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286 |
Leave-on face products |
0.5 % |
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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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Leave-on and rinse-off products other than Mouthwash and Toothpaste |
0.8 % |
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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances |
0.6 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
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 % |
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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Hand wash |
0.6 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of Toothpaste 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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-
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99 |
Hair straightening products |
6.7 % |
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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-
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99 |
Hair straightening products |
6.7 % |
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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215-137-3
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1305-62-0
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15c |
Hair straightening products |
7 % |
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-
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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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205-634-3
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144-62-7
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3 |
Hair products |
5 % |
For professional use only |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Hair products |
12 % |
Details | ||
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-
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3 |
Hair products |
5 % |
For professional use only |
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-
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12 |
Hair products |
12 % |
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616-121-2
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74638-76-9
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93 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
Details | ||
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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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239-579-1
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15534-95-9
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44 |
Hair products |
2 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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22 |
Hair lotions and shampoos |
0.5 % |
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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 % |
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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 |
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223398-02-5
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274 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 % |
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269-503-2
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68259-00-7
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275 |
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 % |
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205-507-2
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141-86-6
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285 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.15 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.15 % |
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277-929-5
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74578-10-2
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289 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.2 % |
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224-622-9
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4430-25-5
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319 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.2% (calculated as free base) |
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230-268-6
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6994-64-5
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303 |
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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ROT CO
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411-440-1
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131657-78-8
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201 |
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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480-270-8
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149861-22-3
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269 |
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 % |
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440-850-3
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27311-52-0
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284 |
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 % |
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200-237-1
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55-55-0
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223 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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205-768-2
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150-75-4
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223 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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217-706-1
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1936-57-8
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223 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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209-478-7
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582-17-2
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216 |
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 | |
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201-487-4
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83-56-7
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238 |
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 % |
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FLUORGELB 2
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443-760-2
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10442-83-8
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261 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details |
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269-475-1
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68239-81-6
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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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200-125-2
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51-81-0
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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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209-711-2
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591-27-5
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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 % |
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416-320-2
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128729-28-2
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239 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.4 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride) |
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-
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128729-30-6
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239 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.4 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride) |
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303-085-5
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94158-14-2
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246 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes 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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-
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246 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes 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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417-600-7
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82576-75-8
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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 |
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220-701-7
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2871-01-4
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266 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.45 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.45 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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