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cosmetics-restricted-subs
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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227-633-7
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5912-86-7
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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 |
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203-379-2
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106-26-3
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70 |
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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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 |
Leave-on products |
2 % |
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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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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Oral products |
0.0002 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Leave-on products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and fragrance cream products |
0.0002 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fine fragrance |
0.01 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Eau de toilette |
0.004 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fragrance cream |
0.002 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Rinse-off products |
0.001 % |
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214-946-9
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1222-05-5
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336 |
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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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 |
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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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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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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243 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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243 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.8 % |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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243 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
1.25 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % For professional use only |
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202-462-0
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95-88-5
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199 |
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 % |
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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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202-494-5
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96-26-4
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322 |
Self-tanning products |
10 % |
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202-494-5
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96-26-4
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322 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
6.25 % |
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679-526-3
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337906-36-2
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292 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base) |
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679-526-3
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337906-36-2
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292 |
Products intended for colouring eyelashes |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use |
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