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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 23 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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207-355-2
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464-49-3
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331 |
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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207-354-7
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464-48-2
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331 |
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 |
Details | ||
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232-087-8
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7785-70-8
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371 |
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 Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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201-746-1
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87-44-5
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332 |
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 |
Details | ||
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242-060-2
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18172-67-3
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371 |
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 Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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201-027-2
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77-42-9
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341 |
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 |
Details | ||
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214-250-5
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1117-61-9
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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 |
Details | ||
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231-415-7
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7540-51-4
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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 |
Details | ||
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229-352-5
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6485-40-1
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333 |
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 |
Details | ||
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218-827-2
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2244-16-8
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333 |
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 |
Details | ||
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254-663-8
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39872-57-6
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159 |
All cosmetic products |
0.02 % |
Details | ||
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245-842-1
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23726-91-2
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157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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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245-842-1
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23726-91-2
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157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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246-430-4
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24720-09-0
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157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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246-430-4
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24720-09-0
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157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | |
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227-678-2
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5932-68-3
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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 |
Details | ||
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227-678-2
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5932-68-3
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73 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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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205-476-5
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141-27-5
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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 |
Details | ||
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227-813-5
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5989-27-5
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88 |
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 Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
Details | ||
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227-815-6
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5989-54-8
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88 |
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 Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
Details | ||
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245-843-7
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23726-92-3
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157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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245-843-7
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23726-92-3
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157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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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245-845-8
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23726-94-5
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157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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245-845-8
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23726-94-5
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157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | |
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227-633-7
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5912-86-7
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73 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | ||
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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 |
Details | ||
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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 |
Details | ||
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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Leave-on products |
2 % |
Details | ||
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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Rinse-off products |
Details | |||
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fragrance cream |
0.002 % |
Details | ||
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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 % |
Details | ||
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Oral products |
0.0002 % |
Details | ||
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Rinse-off products |
0.001 % |
Details | ||
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fine fragrance |
0.01 % |
Details | ||
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Eau de toilette |
0.004 % |
Details | ||
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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 |
Details | ||
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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 % |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 % |
Details | ||
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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 |
Details | |
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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 % |
Details | |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
|
243 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
Details | ||
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202-462-0
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95-88-5
|
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 % |
Details | |
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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) |
Details | |
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239-579-1
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15534-95-9
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44 |
Nail products |
2 % |
Details | ||
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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 % |
Details | ||
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202-494-5
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96-26-4
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322 |
Self-tanning products |
10 % |
Details | ||
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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) |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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638-749-6
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337906-37-3
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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 |
Details | |
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638-749-6
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337906-37-3
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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) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
3.6 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
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 or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
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 or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3.6 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
Details | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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9a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
3.6 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt) |
Details | |
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680-610-7
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95576-89-9
|
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 |
Details | |
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680-610-7
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95576-89-9
|
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 |
Details | |
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204-922-6
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128-95-0
|
265 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
Impurity of Disperse Red 15 in Disperse Violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be < 1% (w/w) |
Details | |
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416-940-3
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109023-83-8
|
231 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.1 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
Details | |
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201-134-4
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78-70-6
|
84 |
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 |
Details | ||
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200-945-0
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76-22-2
|
331 |
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 |
Details | ||
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259-175-9
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54464-59-4
|
344 |
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 |
Details | ||
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259-174-3
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54464-57-2
|
344 |
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 |
Details | ||
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268-979-9
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68155-67-9
|
344 |
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 |
Details | ||
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268-978-3
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68155-66-8
|
344 |
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 |
Details | ||
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251-632-0
|
33673-71-1
|
164 |
All cosmetic products |
0.02 % |
Details | ||
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620-558-4
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43052-87-5
|
157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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620-558-4
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43052-87-5
|
157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | |
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260-709-8
|
57378-68-4
|
157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | |
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260-709-8
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57378-68-4
|
157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
|
157 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | ||
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245-833-2
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23696-85-7
|
157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Rose ketones' 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 |
Details | |
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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 | |
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600-539-7
|
104226-21-3
|
260 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.25 % |
Details | ||
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253-775-4
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38083-17-9
|
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 |
Details | |
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202-924-1
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101-20-2
|
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 |
Details | |
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244-240-6
|
21145-77-7
|
182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
|
182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
|
21145-77-7
|
182 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
|
182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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244-240-6
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21145-77-7
|
182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
|
1506-02-1
|
182 |
Fine fragrance |
2.5 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
|
182 |
Hydroalcoholic products excluding oral products |
1 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
|
182 |
Fragrance cream |
0.5 % |
Details | ||
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216-133-4
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1506-02-1
|
182 |
Rinse-off products excluding oral products |
0.2 % |
Details | ||
|
216-133-4
|
1506-02-1
|
182 |
Leave-on products excluding oral products, hydroalcoholic products, fine fragrances, and fragrance creams |
0.1 % |
Details | ||
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416-410-1
|
85765-48-6
|
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 |
Details | |
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600-575-3
|
104516-93-0
|
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 |
Details | |
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600-575-3
|
104516-93-0
|
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 |
Details | |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
|
407-020-2
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132885-85-9
|
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 |
Details |
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NITROBLAU; NITROBLUE
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407-020-2
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132885-85-9
|
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 |
Details |
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NITROGELB
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410-700-1
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27080-42-8
|
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 |
Details |
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NITROGELB
|
410-700-1
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27080-42-8
|
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 |
Details |
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607-292-4
|
23920-15-2
|
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 |
Details | |
|
680-609-1
|
95576-92-4
|
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 |
Details | |
|
680-609-1
|
95576-92-4
|
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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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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