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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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula hybrida grosso, Labiatae.
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297-385-2
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93455-97-1
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula hybrida abrial, Labiatae.
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297-384-7
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93455-96-0
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula hybrida, Labiatae.
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294-470-6
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8022-15-9;91722-69-9
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula hybrida, Labiatae.
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294-470-6
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8022-15-9;91722-69-9
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia, Labiatae.
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283-994-0
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8000-28-0;84776-65-8
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Lavandula angustifolia angustifolia, Labiatae.
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283-994-0
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8000-28-0;84776-65-8
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360 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Lavandula 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 |
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616-794-2
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8002-41-3
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359 |
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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae.
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283-272-5
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8007-48-5;84603-73-6
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359 |
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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae.
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283-272-5
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8007-48-5;84603-73-6
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359 |
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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218-690-9
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2216-51-5
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338 |
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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616-769-6
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8000-27-9
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358 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Juniperus Virginiana Oil' 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Juniperus virginiana, Cupressaceae.
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285-370-3
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85085-41-2
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358 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Juniperus Virginiana Oil' 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Jasminum grandiflorum, Oleaceae.
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283-993-5
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84776-64-7
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357 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Jasmine 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Jasminum officinale, Oleaceae.
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289-960-1
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8024-43-9;90045-94-6
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357 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Jasmine 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 |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Jasminum officinale, Oleaceae.
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289-960-1
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8024-43-9;90045-94-6
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357 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Jasmine 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 |
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617-015-9
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8022-96-6
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357 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Jasmine 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 |
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272-066-0
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68683-20-5
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170 |
All cosmetic products |
0.1 % |
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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320 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
25 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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-
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-
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320 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
25 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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-
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-
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320 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
25 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Indigofera tinctoria, Leguminosae.
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283-892-6
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84775-63-3
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320 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
25 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 25 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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416-320-2
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128729-28-2
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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) |
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-
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128729-30-6
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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) |
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303-085-5
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94158-14-2
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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 |
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-
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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 |
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205-769-8
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150-76-5
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95 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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204-617-8
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123-31-9
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14 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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615-058-8
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70084-87-6
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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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270-350-9
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68425-36-5
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Oral products (including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products) |
0.1 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Professional use cosmetic products for eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Hair products |
12 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Skin products |
4 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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12 |
Products for hardening nails |
2 % |
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231-765-0
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7722-84-1
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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 |
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221-588-7
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3151-59-5
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36 |
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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459-980-7
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910463-51-3
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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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203-474-9
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107-22-2
|
194 |
All cosmetic products |
100 mg/kg |
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202-794-6
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99-85-4
|
132 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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This substance is identified in the Colour Index by Colour Index Constitution Number, C.I. 19140:1.
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235-428-9
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12225-21-7
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189 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Details | |
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-
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-
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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 |
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-
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-
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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 |
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