cosmetics-restricted-subs
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 16 rujna 2024. Database contains 786 unique substances/entries.
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Hair products |
12 % |
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Products for hardening nails |
2 % |
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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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Substance identity is confidential or pending assessment. If possible, following assessment the proper substance identifiers will be displayed.
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Non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.5 % |
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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3 |
Hair products |
5 % |
For professional use only |
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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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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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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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