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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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277-298-6
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73138-79-1
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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615-058-8
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70084-87-6
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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606-961-8
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222400-28-4
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
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305-225-0
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94350-06-8
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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309-358-5
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100209-50-5
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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66 |
Body-leave-on products |
Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1 mg/kg |
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66 |
Cosmetic products other than body-leave-on products |
Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5 mg/kg |
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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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203-961-6
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112-34-5
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187 |
Hair dye products |
9 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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203-905-0
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111-76-2
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188 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
4 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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203-905-0
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111-76-2
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188 |
Non-oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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215-280-1
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1317-70-0
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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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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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236-675-5
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13463-67-7
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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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200-712-3
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69-72-7
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98 |
Rinse-off hair products |
3 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation 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 These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid |
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200-712-3
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69-72-7
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98 |
Cosmetic products other than rinse-off hair products, except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick and roll-on deodorant |
2 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation 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 These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid |
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200-712-3
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69-72-7
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98 |
Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick and roll-on deodorant |
0.5 % |
Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation 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 These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid |
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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) |
0.05 % |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) |
0.009 % |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Body lotion spray/aerosol |
0.04 % |
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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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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Lip products |
0.03 % |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years |
0.1 % |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) |
0.06 % |
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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204-317-7
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119-36-8
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324 |
Eye makeup and makeup remover |
0.002 % |
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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