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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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202-759-5
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99-49-0
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333 |
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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202-086-7
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91-64-5
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77 |
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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298-995-1
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93841-25-9
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206 |
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 % (calculated as sulphate) |
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298-995-1
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93841-25-9
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206 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.75 % (calculated as free base) For professional use only |
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202-766-3
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99-56-9
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240 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.5 % |
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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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620-557-9
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90817-34-8
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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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202-158-8
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92-48-8
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46 |
Oral products |
0.003 % |
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, 0.01% in rinse-off products |
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421-470-7
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99788-75-7
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264 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.3 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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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 alba, Pinaceae.
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289-870-2
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90028-76-5
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103 |
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 Abies pectinata, Pinaceae.
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295-728-0
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92128-34-2
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105 |
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 Abies sibirica, Pinaceae.
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294-351-9
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91697-89-1
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106 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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202-680-6
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98-55-5
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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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292-375-4
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90604-80-1
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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
5.4 % |
The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10 The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1 Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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292-375-4
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90604-80-1
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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
20 % |
The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10 The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1 Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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293-522-5
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91080-29-4
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65 |
Rinse-off hair (head) products |
3 % |
In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Citrus sinensis, Rutaceae.
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307-891-8
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97766-30-8
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351 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil' 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 Opopanax chironium, Umbelliferae.
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297-649-7
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93686-00-1
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183 |
All cosmetic products |
0.6 % |
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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 Cymbopogon flexuosus, Gramineae.
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295-161-9
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91844-92-7
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354 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lemongrass Oil' 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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202-327-6
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94-36-0
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94 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.7 % |
For professional use only |
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202-567-1
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97-23-4
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11 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
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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 Eucalyptus globulus, Myrtaceae.
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308-257-3
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97926-40-4
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355 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Eucalyptus Globulus Oil' 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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202-794-6
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99-85-4
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132 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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459-980-7
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910463-51-3
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220 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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303-085-5
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94158-14-2
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246 |
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 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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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 Lavandula hybrida abrial, Labiatae.
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297-384-7
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93455-96-0
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 Lavandula hybrida grosso, Labiatae.
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297-385-2
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93455-97-1
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 Lavandula intermedia, Labiatae.
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296-408-3
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92623-76-2
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae.
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289-995-2
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90063-37-9
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 Liquidambar orientalis, Hamamelidaceae.
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305-627-6
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94891-27-7
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180 |
All cosmetic products |
0.6 % |
Details | |
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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 Liquidambar styraciflua, Hamamelidaceae.
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305-628-1
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94891-28-8
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181 |
All cosmetic products |
0.6 % |
Details | |
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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 Narcissus jonquilla, Amaryllidaceae.
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290-086-8
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90064-25-8
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363 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Narcissus 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 Narcissus pseudo-narcissus, Amaryllidaceae.
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290-088-9
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90064-27-0
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363 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Narcissus 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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201-961-0
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90-02-8
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340 |
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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Evernia prunastri, Usneaceae.
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289-861-3
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90028-68-5
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91 |
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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It is a product which may contain resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerization products of these terpenes. (Opopanax, Umbelliferae).
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297-241-9
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93384-32-8
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184 |
All cosmetic products |
0.6 % |
Details | |
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202-795-1
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99-86-5
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131 |
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 |
Details | ||
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293-087-1
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91051-35-3
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
Details | ||
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294-643-6
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91744-77-3
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
Details | ||
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297-433-2
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93572-05-5
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
Details | ||
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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 Pelargonium graveolens, Geraniaceae.
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290-140-0
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90082-51-2
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364 |
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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202-590-7
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97-54-1
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73 |
Oral 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 |
Details | ||
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202-590-7
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97-54-1
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73 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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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202-589-1
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97-53-0
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71 |
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 |
Details | ||
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202-235-6
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93-28-7
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368 |
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 |
Details | ||
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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 Picea mariana, Pinaceae.
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294-420-3
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91722-19-9
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118 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |