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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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260-709-8
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57378-68-4
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161 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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260-709-8
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57378-68-4
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161 |
Oral products |
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275-156-8
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71048-82-3
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165 |
Oral products |
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275-156-8
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71048-82-3
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165 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
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160 |
Oral products |
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
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160 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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-
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220158-86-1
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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) |
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600-539-7
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104226-21-3
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260 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.25 % |
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
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310 |
Rinse-off shampoos |
2 % |
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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202-924-1
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101-20-2
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100 |
Rinse-off products |
1.5 % |
Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm Purity criteria: 3,3'',4,4''-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm 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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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
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182 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
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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 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
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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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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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416-410-1
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85765-48-6
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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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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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600-575-3
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104516-93-0
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.75 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 % (as hydrochloride) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
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225 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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NITROGELB
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410-700-1
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27080-42-8
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249 |
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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NITROGELB
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410-700-1
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27080-42-8
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249 |
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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607-292-4
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23920-15-2
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220 |
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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680-609-1
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95576-92-4
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250 |
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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680-609-1
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95576-92-4
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250 |
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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PIKRAMINROT
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412-520-9
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99610-72-7
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222 |
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 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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PIKRAMINROT
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412-520-9
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99610-72-7
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222 |
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 |
Details |
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231-265-2
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7469-77-4
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213 |
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 % When both 2- Methyl-1-Naphthol and 1- Acetoxy-2-Methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-Methyl-1- Naphthol should not exceed 2.0 % |
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PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN
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406-305-9
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92952-81-3
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219 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
2.6 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details |
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PLAKATROT Z; ROT BN
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406-305-9
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92952-81-3
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219 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2.6 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.6 % calculated as free base Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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220-552-8
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2809-21-4
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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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220-552-8
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2809-21-4
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
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415-480-0
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86419-69-4
|
259 |
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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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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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.8 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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279-383-3
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80062-31-3
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281 |
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 | |
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254-161-9
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38866-20-5
|
293 |
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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201-969-4
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90-15-3
|
16 |
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 % |
Details | |
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219-474-7
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2442-10-6
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174 |
Oral products |
Details | |||
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219-474-7
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2442-10-6
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174 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.3 % |
Details | ||
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212-222-7
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770-35-4
|
54 |
Rinse-off products |
2 % |
Only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products 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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481-170-7
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502453-61-4
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282 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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IMEXINE FAG
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410-910-3
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104226-19-9
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224 |
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 |
Details |
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255-239-5
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41137-60-4
|
314 |
Nail products |
For professional use only |
Details | ||
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276-957-5
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72869-86-4
|
314 |
Nail products |
For professional use only |
Details | ||
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