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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) 2022/2195, OJ L 292, 11 November 2022
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 31 May 2023. Database contains 651 unique substances/entries.
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Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.28 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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217 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % |
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217 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.2 % For professional use only |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base |
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8a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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8a |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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2a |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
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2a |
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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2a |
Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories |
2 % |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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2b |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
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2b |
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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62 |
Leave-on products |
2.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Leave-on products |
2.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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All cosmetic products |
1 % |
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203-375-0
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106-22-9
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86 |
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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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Rinse-off products |
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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Leave-on products |
2 % |
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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22 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.25 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % |
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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 % |
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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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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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205-341-0
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138-86-3
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168 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
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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 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
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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 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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443-210-1
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149330-25-6
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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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IMEXINE FAG
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410-910-3
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104226-19-9
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224 |
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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696-231-5
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1361000-03-4
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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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203-872-2
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111-46-6
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186 |
All cosmetic products |
0.1 % |
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421-170-6
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138937-28-7
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204 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Toothpaste |
0.1 % |
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204-881-4
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128-37-0
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325 |
Mouthwash |
0.001 % |
Details | ||
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