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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) 2024/996, OJ L of 4 April 2024
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 26 srpnja 2024. Database contains 786 unique substances/entries.
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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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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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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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263-070-3
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61789-57-9
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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273-868-3
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69103-01-1
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127 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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273-309-3
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68956-56-9
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128 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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272-842-9
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68917-63-5
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130 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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A complex combination of terpenes derived from oil of turpentine or citrus oils by fractionation or isomerization of other terpene fractions. Contains at least 80% limonene, the remainder being other terpene hydrocarbons. May contain trace amounts of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, or ketones.
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266-034-5
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65996-98-7
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129 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Products intended for eyelash waving |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening |
11 % |
For professional use only |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories |
2 % |
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229-778-1
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6728-26-3
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166 |
Oral products |
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229-778-1
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6728-26-3
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166 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.002 % |
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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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201-027-2
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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 |
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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 |
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201-134-4
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78-70-6
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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 |
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200-945-0
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76-22-2
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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 |
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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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212-222-7
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770-35-4
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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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276-957-5
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72869-86-4
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314 |
Nail products |
For professional use only |
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70643-19-5
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242 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only |
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70643-19-5
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242 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) |
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274-713-2
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70643-20-8
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242 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) |
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274-713-2
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70643-20-8
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242 |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (as hydrochloride) For professional use only |
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616-121-2
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74638-76-9
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93 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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278-601-4
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77061-58-6
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268 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
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278-601-4
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77061-58-6
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268 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.5 % |
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231-335-2
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7493-74-5
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143 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
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278-022-7
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74918-21-1
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226 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
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278-022-7
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74918-21-1
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226 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2 % calculated as free base (1.8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt) |
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278-022-7
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74918-21-1
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226 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
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278-022-7
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74918-21-1
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226 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2 % calculated as free base (1.8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt) |
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201-228-5
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79-81-2
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376 |
Leave-on and rinse-off products other than body lotion |
0.3 % |
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201-228-5
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79-81-2
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376 |
Body lotion |
0.05 % |
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275-536-3
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71500-37-3
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145 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
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277-303-1
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73157-43-4
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152 |
All cosmetic products |
0.002 % |
This material shall not be used in combination with any other 2-alkynoic acid ester (e.g. methyl heptine carbonate) |
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231-334-7
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7493-72-3
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149 |
All cosmetic products |
Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1 % |
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232-051-1
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7784-18-1
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34 |
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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231-635-3
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7664-41-7
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4 |
All cosmetic products |
6 % |
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232-188-7
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7789-75-5
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30 |
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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232-187-1
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7789-74-4
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29 |
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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278-355-8
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75980-60-8
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311 |
Artificial nail systems |
5 % |
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 |
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 |
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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