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cosmetics-restricted-subs
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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205-634-3
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144-62-7
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3 |
Hair products |
5 % |
For professional use only |
Details | |
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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
Details | ||
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
Details | ||
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
Details | ||
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215-185-5
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1310-73-2
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
Details | ||
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200-677-4
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68-11-1
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2a |
Depilatories |
5 % |
Details | ||
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-
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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
5.4 % |
The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10 The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1 Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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292-375-4
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90604-80-1
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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
5.4 % |
The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10 The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1 Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
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-
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-
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23 |
Depilatories |
6 % |
Details | ||
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231-635-3
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7664-41-7
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4 |
All cosmetic products |
6 % |
Details | ||
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215-647-6
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1336-21-6
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4 |
All cosmetic products |
6 % |
Details | ||
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-
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-
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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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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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204-867-8
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127-82-2
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25 |
Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions |
6 % |
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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-
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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 |
Details | |
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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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203-919-7
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111-90-0
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297 |
Oxidative hair dye products |
7 % |
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products |
Details | |
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207-850-3
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497-76-7
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378 |
Face cream |
7 % |
Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing the substance and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level |
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215-137-3
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1305-62-0
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15c |
Hair straightening products |
7 % |
Details | ||
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-
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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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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 |
Details | |
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-
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-
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2b |
General use products for hair waving or straightening |
8 % |
For general use |
Details | |
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203-961-6
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112-34-5
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187 |
Hair dye products |
9 % |
Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) |
Details | |