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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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264-151-6
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63449-41-2
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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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273-545-7
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68989-01-5
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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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293-522-5
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91080-29-4
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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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215-224-6
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1314-18-7
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64 |
Rinse-off hair products |
4.5 % |
All products must meet the hydrogen peroxide release requirements For professional use only |
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242-367-1
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18480-07-4
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63 |
Depilatories |
3.5 % |
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62 |
Leave-on products |
2.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Leave-on products |
2.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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62 |
Rinse-off products |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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61 |
All cosmetic products |
0.5 % |
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 % Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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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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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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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
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231-887-4
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7775-09-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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238-877-9
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14807-96-6
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59 |
Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age |
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238-877-9
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14807-96-6
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59 |
Cosmetic products other than powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age |
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208-854-8
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543-94-2
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58 |
Oral products |
3.5 % |
When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5 % |
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233-971-6
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10476-85-4
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57 |
Oral products |
3.5 % |
When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5 % |
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233-971-6
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10476-85-4
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57 |
Shampoo and face products |
2.1 % |
When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2.1 % |
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231-995-1
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7783-40-6
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56 |
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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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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53 |
Hair products |
1.5 % |
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53 |
Soap |
0.2 % |
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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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200-659-6
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67-56-1
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52 |
All cosmetic products |
5 % |
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205-137-1
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134-31-6
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51 |
Leave-on hair products |
0.03 % |
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205-137-1
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134-31-6
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51 |
Rinse-off hair products |
0.3 % |
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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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292-375-4
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90604-80-1
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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
20 % |
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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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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50 |
Anti-perspirants |
20 % |
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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204-854-7
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127-65-1
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5 |
All cosmetic products |
0.2 % |
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231-303-8
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7488-56-4
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49 |
Shampoos |
1 % |
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231-853-9
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7761-88-8
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48 |
Cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes and eyebrows |
4 % |
Only for colouring eyelashes and eyebrows |
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700-352-1
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62756-44-9
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47 |
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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202-158-8
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92-48-8
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46 |
Oral products |
0.003 % |
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, 0.01% in rinse-off products |
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202-859-9
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100-51-6
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45 |
All cosmetic 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 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, 0.01% in rinse-off products |
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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) |
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239-579-1
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15534-95-9
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44 |
Nail products |
2 % |
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241-022-2
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16949-65-8
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43 |
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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240-968-3
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16919-19-0
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42 |
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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240-896-2
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16871-90-2
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41 |
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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