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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 19 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.

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Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Restrictions
Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Product type, body parts	Maximum Threshold	Restriction(s)
1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl)amino)propyl)-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride	-	220158-86-1	316	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base)	Details
2,2'-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol	-	29705-39-3	237	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.25 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.25 % (as hydrochloride)	Details
2,2'-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol	-	29705-39-3	237	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %		Details
2,2'-Methylenebis(4-aminophenol)	-	63969-46-0	284	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 %	Details
2,2'-Methylenebis(4-aminophenol)	-	63969-46-0	284	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	1 %		Details
2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-diol	-	29539-03-5	204	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2 %		Details
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol	-	70643-19-5	242	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	2 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only	Details
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol	-	70643-19-5	242	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride)	Details
2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine	-	85679-78-3	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)	Details
3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio)propylbis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride	-	-	37	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
3-Amino-4-chloro-6-methylphenol HCl	-	80419-48-3	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 %	Details
3-Amino-4-chloro-6-methylphenol HCl	-	80419-48-3	283	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %		Details
3-Aminophenol sodium	-	38171-54-9	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	Details
3-Aminophenol sodium	-	38171-54-9	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 %	Details
5-Amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol hydrochloride	-	110102-85-7	208	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % (calculated as hydrochloride)	Details
9-Octadecen-1-amine hydrofluoride	-	36505-83-6	39	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
Alkali sulphides	-	-	23	Depilatories	2 %		Details
Alkaline earth sulphides	-	-	23	Depilatories	6 %		Details
Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes;Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes (AlxZr(OH)yClz)	-	-	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)	Details
Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes;Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes (AlxZr(OH)yClz)	-	-	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)	Details
Ammonium monofluorophosphate	-	66115-19-3	26	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
Ammonium monofluorophosphate	-	20859-38-5	26	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
Chlorates of alkali metals	-	-	6	Toothpaste	5 %		Details
Chlorates of alkali metals	-	-	6	Cosmetic products other than toothpaste	3 %		Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Skin products	4 %		Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Oral products (including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products)	0.1 %		Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Cosmetic products for eyelashes	2 %	For professional use only	Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Hair products	12 %		Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Products for hardening nails	2 %		Details
Compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399	-	-	12	Tooth whitening or bleaching products	6 %	To be only sold to dental practitioners For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22)) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age	Details
Confidential or not yet assessed substance Substance identity is confidential or pending assessment. If possible, following assessment the proper substance identifiers will be displayed.	-	-	326	Non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %		Details
Derivatives of Peanut oil extracts	-	-	306	All cosmetic products		Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm	Details
Esters and alkaline salts of Oxalic acid	-	-	3	Hair products	5 %	For professional use only	Details
Fatty acid dialkanolamides	-	-	60	All cosmetic products	0.5 %	Not to be used with nitrosating systems Maximum secondary amine content: 5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Fatty acid dialkylamides	-	-	60	All cosmetic products	0.5 %	Not to be used with nitrosating systems Maximum secondary amine content: 5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline	-	-	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	Details
Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine)	-	128729-30-6	239	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	0.4 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride)	Details
Indigofera tinctoria leaf	-	-	320	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	25 %	As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation)	Details
Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract	-	-	320	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	25 %	As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation)	Details
Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder	-	-	320	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	25 %	As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation)	Details
Inorganic bisulfites	-	-	99	Oxidative hair dye products	0.67 %	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	Details
Inorganic bisulfites	-	-	99	Hair straightening products	6.7 %	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	Details
Inorganic bisulfites	-	-	99	Self-tanning products for the face	0.45 %	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	Details
Inorganic bisulfites	-	-	99	Self-tanning products other than for the face	0.4 %	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	Details
Inorganic sulfites	-	-	99	Oxidative hair dye products	0.67 %	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	Details
Inorganic sulfites	-	-	99	Self-tanning products for the face	0.45 %	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	Details
Inorganic sulfites	-	-	99	Hair straightening products	6.7 %	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	Details
Inorganic sulfites	-	-	99	Self-tanning products other than for the face	0.4 %	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	Details
Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts, with the exception of the substance listed under reference numbers 9a and 9b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II	-	-	9	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	5 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base	Details
Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts, with the exception of the substance listed under reference numbers 9a and 9b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II	-	-	9	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	5 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base	Details
Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts, with the exception of the substance listed under reference numbers 9a and 9b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II	-	-	9	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	5 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base	Details
Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts, with the exception of the substance listed under reference numbers 9a and 9b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II	-	-	9	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	5 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base	Details
Mixture of (1), (2) + (3) in dispersing agent (lignosul-phate): (1) 9,10-Anthra-cenedione-1,4-bis[(2-Hydroxye-thyl)amino] (2) 9,10-Anthra-cenedione-1-[(2-Hydroxye-thyl)amino]-4-[(3-Hydroxypro-pyl)amino] (3) 9,10-anthra-cenedione-1,4-bis[(3-hydroxypro-pyl)amino	-	-	271	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	2 %		Details
Monoalkanolamines	-	-	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	Details
Monoalkylamines	-	-	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	Details
N,N',N'-Tris(polyoxyethylene)-N-hexadecylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride	-	-	38	Oral products	0.15 %	When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 %	Details
N-substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine, with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II	-	-	8	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	3 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base	Details
N-substituted derivatives of p-Phenylenediamine, with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II	-	-	8	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	Details
Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters	-	68440-49-3	306	All cosmetic products		Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm	Details
Polyacrylamides	-	-	66	Body-leave-on products		Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1 mg/kg	Details
Polyacrylamides	-	-	66	Cosmetic products other than body-leave-on products		Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5 mg/kg	Details
Quinolinium, 4-formyl-1-methyl-, salt with 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (1:1)	-	223398-02-5	274	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 %	Details
Rosa moschata flower oil	-	-	366	All cosmetic products		The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose Flower 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	Details
Salts of 1-(beta-Aminoethyl)amino-4-(beta-hydroxyethyl)oxy-2-nitrobenzene	-	-	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	Details
Salts of 1-Hydroxyethylidene-diphosphonic acid	-	-	53	Soap	0.2 %		Details
Salts of 1-Hydroxyethylidene-diphosphonic acid	-	-	53	Hair products	1.5 %		Details
Salts of 2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol	-	-	236	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.2 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Salts of Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8α, 9R)-	-	-	21	Leave-on hair products	0.2 %		Details
Salts of Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8α, 9R)-	-	-	21	Rinse-off hair products	0.5 %		Details
Salts of Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]-	-	-	234	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 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
Salts of Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]-	-	-	234	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	Details
Salts of m-Aminophenol	-	-	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	Details
Salts of m-Aminophenol	-	-	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 %	Details
Salts of Monoalkanolamines	-	-	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	Details
Salts of Monoalkylamines	-	-	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	Details
Salts of N-substituted derivatives of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	8	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	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	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	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	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	Details
Salts of p-Phenylenediamine	-	-	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	Details
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	General use products for hair waving or straightening	8 %	For general use	Details
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	Depilatories	5 %		Details
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	Products intended for eyelash waving	11 %	For professional use only	Details
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	Professional use products for hair waving or straightening	11 %	For professional use only	Details
Salts of Thioglycolic acid	-	-	2a	Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories	2 %		Details
Salts of Trialkanolamines	-	-	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	Details
Salts of Trialkylamines	-	-	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	Details
Thioglycolic acid esters	-	-	2b	General use products for hair waving or straightening	8 %	For general use	Details
Thioglycolic acid esters	-	-	2b	Professional use products for hair waving or straightening	11 %	For professional use only	Details
Trialkanolamines	-	-	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	Details
Trialkylamines	-	-	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	Details
Turpentine, steam distilled (Pinus spp.)	-	8052-14-0	124	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
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy-benzenesulphonate (entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Annex II, entry 1670)	-	-	24	All cosmetic products	1 %		Details
Zinc glutamate	-	1949-15-1	24	All cosmetic products	1 %		Details
(+)-Camphor	207-355-2	464-49-3	331	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
(-)-Camphor	207-354-7	464-48-2	331	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
(1R)-alpha-Pinene	232-087-8	7785-70-8	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	Details
(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo [7.2.0]undec-4-ene	201-746-1	87-44-5	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	Details
(1S)-beta-Pinene	242-060-2	18172-67-3	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	Details
(1S-(1a,2a(Z),4a))-2-Methyl-5-(2-methyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-2-penten-l-ol;beta-Santalol	201-027-2	77-42-9	341	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
(3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol	214-250-5	1117-61-9	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	Details

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