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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 30 March 2023. Database contains 656 unique substances/entries.
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Depilatories |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
General use products for straightening hair |
2 % |
For general use |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15d |
Callosity softener/remover |
1.5 % |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Professional use products for straightening hair |
4.5 % |
For professional use |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Cosmetic products other than nail cuticle, straightening hair products, and depilatories |
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263-069-8
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61789-56-8
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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606-961-8
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222400-28-4
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
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305-225-0
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94350-06-8
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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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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205-507-2
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141-86-6
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285 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
0.15 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.15 % For professional use only |
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269-503-2
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68259-00-7
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275 |
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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269-503-2
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68259-00-7
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275 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
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287-089-1
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85409-22-9
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65 |
Rinse-off hair (head) products |
3 % |
In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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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270-325-2
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68424-85-1
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65 |
Rinse-off hair (head) products |
3 % |
In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) 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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223398-02-5
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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 % |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Professional use hair aerosol spray products |
1.1 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For professional use only |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Face products in loose powder form |
25 % |
Only in the pigmentary form |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
General use hair aerosol spray products |
1.4 % |
Only in the pigmentary form For general consumers |
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215-282-2
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1317-80-2
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321 |
Cosmetic products other than face products in loose powder form and hair aerosol spray products |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation |
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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 |
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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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-
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
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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 |
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-
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21 |
Leave-on hair products |
0.2 % |
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21 |
Rinse-off hair products |
0.5 % |
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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 |
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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 |
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-
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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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-
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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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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 |
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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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-
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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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-
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2a |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
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-
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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2a |
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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-
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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-
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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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231-303-8
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7488-56-4
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49 |
Shampoos |
1 % |
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231-853-9
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7761-88-8
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48 |
Cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes and eyebrows |
4 % |
Only for colouring eyelashes and eyebrows |
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211-199-0
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633-96-5
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318 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 0.5 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
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231-667-8
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7681-49-4
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31 |
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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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
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