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 13 May 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Other non-spray cosmetic products |
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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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
7 % |
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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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Rinse-off products other than hair dye products |
10 % |
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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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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METHYLGELB
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408-090-7
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100418-33-5
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221 |
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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METHYLGELB
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408-090-7
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100418-33-5
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221 |
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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695-745-7
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1079221-49-0
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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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240-886-8
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16867-03-1
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211 |
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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240-886-8
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16867-03-1
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211 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0.5 % For professional use only |
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204-541-5
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122-40-7
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67 |
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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