cosmetics-restricted-subs
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 19 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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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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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Toothpaste |
2.52 % |
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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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Toothpaste |
0.1 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Tooth whitening or bleaching products |
6 % |
To be only sold to dental practitioners For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22)) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age |
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12 |
Tooth whitening or bleaching products |
6 % |
To be only sold to dental practitioners For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22)) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age |
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, anti-perspirants and deodorants |
2.6 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
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434-630-6
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60372-77-2
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197 |
Soap |
0.8 % |
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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