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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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242-016-2
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18127-01-0
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155 |
All cosmetic products |
0.6 % |
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217-281-2
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1797-74-6
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144 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
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241-411-7
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17373-89-6
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177 |
Oral products |
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241-411-7
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17373-89-6
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177 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.06 % |
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241-402-8
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17369-59-4
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175 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.01 % |
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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241-402-8
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17369-59-4
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175 |
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 |
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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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287 |
Leave-on hair products |
3 % |
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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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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287 |
Leave-on face products |
3 % |
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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241-327-0
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17301-53-0
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287 |
Rinse-off hair products |
5 % |
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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241-022-2
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16949-65-8
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43 |
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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240-968-3
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16919-19-0
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42 |
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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240-934-8
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16893-85-9
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40 |
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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240-896-2
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16871-90-2
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41 |
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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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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605-392-2
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16517-75-2
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288 |
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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605-392-2
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16517-75-2
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288 |
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 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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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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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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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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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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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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216-507-7
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1604-28-0
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178 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.002 % |
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216-507-7
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1604-28-0
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178 |
Oral products |
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216-500-9
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1603-02-7
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301 |
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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PYRAZOL P5; PYRAZOLE DHE
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429-300-3
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155601-30-2
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273 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3.0 % |
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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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239-387-8
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15356-60-2
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338 |
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 |
Leave-on products |
2 % |
Details | ||
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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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205-781-3
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151-05-3
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334 |
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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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
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182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
Details | ||
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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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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 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
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205-769-8
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150-76-5
|
95 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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205-768-2
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150-75-4
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223 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.68 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68 % (as sulphate) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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480-270-8
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149861-22-3
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269 |
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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443-210-1
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149330-25-6
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9b |
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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216-074-4
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1490-04-6
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338 |
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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238-877-9
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14807-96-6
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59 |
Cosmetic products other than powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age |
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238-877-9
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14807-96-6
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59 |
Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age |
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805-402-7
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1450801-55-4
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299 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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805-210-3
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1449653-83-1
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317 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 0.5 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation). Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present |
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805-105-2
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1449471-67-3
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298 |
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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205-634-3
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144-62-7
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3 |
Hair products |
5 % |
For professional use only |
Details | |
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238-212-2
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14289-65-7
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151a |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
Details | ||
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205-527-1
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142-19-8
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139 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
Details | ||
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237-957-0
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14104-28-0
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28 |
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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205-507-2
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141-86-6
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285 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.15 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.15 % |
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