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 23 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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22 |
Cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.25 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % For professional use only |
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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 % |
Details | ||
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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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239-579-1
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15534-95-9
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44 |
Nail products |
2 % |
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204-922-6
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128-95-0
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265 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Impurity of Disperse Red 15 in Disperse Violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be < 1% (w/w) |
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416-940-3
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109023-83-8
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231 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.1 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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600-539-7
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104226-21-3
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260 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.25 % |
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202-924-1
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101-20-2
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100 |
Rinse-off products |
1.5 % |
Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm 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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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
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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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