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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 23 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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231-552-2
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7631-97-2
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27 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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231-555-9
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7632-00-0
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17 |
All cosmetic products |
0.2 % |
Not to be used with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines |
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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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231-999-3
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7783-47-3
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35 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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231-592-0
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7646-85-7
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24 |
All cosmetic products |
1 % |
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201-746-1
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87-44-5
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332 |
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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416-410-1
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85765-48-6
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233 |
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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415-480-0
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86419-69-4
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259 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
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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469-500-8
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857035-95-1
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279 |
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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201-291-9
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80-56-8
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371 |
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 Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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85679-78-3
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232 |
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 % (as hydrochloride) |
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232-268-1
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8000-41-7
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343 |
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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280-733-2
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83763-47-7
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245 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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280-733-2
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83763-47-7
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245 |
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 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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212-603-8
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831-52-7
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280 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.6 % |
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212-603-8
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831-52-7
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280 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.6 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.6 % |
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280-734-8
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83763-48-8
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245 |
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 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-734-8
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83763-48-8
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245 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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212-782-2
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868-77-9
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313 |
Nail products |
For professional use only |
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283-144-9
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84540-50-1
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283 |
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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283-144-9
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84540-50-1
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283 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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80419-48-3
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283 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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80419-48-3
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283 |
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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201-891-0
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89-25-8
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228 |
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 % |
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201-328-9
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81-14-1
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97 |
Fine fragrance |
1.4 % |
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201-328-9
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81-14-1
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97 |
Eau de toilette |
0.56 % |
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201-328-9
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81-14-1
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97 |
Cosmetic products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and oral products |
0.042 % |
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279-845-4
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81892-72-0
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226 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
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279-845-4
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81892-72-0
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226 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
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279-845-4
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81892-72-0
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226 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2 % calculated as free base (1.8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt) |
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279-845-4
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81892-72-0
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226 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2 % calculated as free base (1.8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt) |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Eau de toilette |
0.4 % |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Fine fragrance |
1 % |
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201-329-4
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81-15-2
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96 |
Cosmetic products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and oral products |
0.03 % |
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283-141-2
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84540-47-6
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218 |
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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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
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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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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280-622-9
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83732-72-3
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203 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.68 % calculated as free base (1.0 % as dihydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers For professional use only |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Abies balsamea, Pinaceae.
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285-364-0
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85085-34-3
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107 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Myroxylon balsamum pereirae, Leguminosae.
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232-352-8
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8007-00-9
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154 |
All cosmetic products |
0.4 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Aloysia triphylla, Verbenaceae.
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285-515-0
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85116-63-8
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196 |
All cosmetic products |
0.2 % |
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616-893-0
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8006-81-3
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347 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae.
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295-985-9
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8023-85-6;92201-55-3
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122 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae.
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295-985-9
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8023-85-6;92201-55-3
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122 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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212-690-2
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846-70-8
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214 |
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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