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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 24 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

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