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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 10 rujna 2024. Database contains 786 unique substances/entries.
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Self-tanning products for the face |
0.45 % |
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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99 |
Self-tanning products other than for the face |
0.4 % |
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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320 |
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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320 |
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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320 |
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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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Indigofera tinctoria, Leguminosae.
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283-892-6
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84775-63-3
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320 |
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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416-320-2
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128729-28-2
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239 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.4 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride) |
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128729-30-6
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239 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.4 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride) |
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303-085-5
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94158-14-2
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246 |
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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246 |
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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215-145-7
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1306-06-5
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372 |
Toothpaste |
10 % |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - [composed of] rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8 % (in particle number) have an aspect ratio less than 3, and the remaining 4.2 % have an aspect ratio not exceeding 4.9 - the particles are not coated or surface modified |
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215-145-7
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1306-06-5
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372 |
Mouthwash |
0.465 % |
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - [composed of] rod-shaped particles of which at least 95.8 % (in particle number) have an aspect ratio less than 3, and the remaining 4.2 % have an aspect ratio not exceeding 4.9 - the particles are not coated or surface modified |
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205-769-8
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150-76-5
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95 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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204-617-8
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123-31-9
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14 |
Artificial nail systems |
0.02 % |
For professional use only |
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615-058-8
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70084-87-6
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307 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates is 3.5 kDa |
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270-350-9
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68425-36-5
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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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 |
Products for hardening nails |
2 % |
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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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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 |
Oral products (including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products) |
0.1 % |
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221-588-7
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3151-59-5
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36 |
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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459-980-7
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910463-51-3
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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 |
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203-474-9
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107-22-2
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194 |
All cosmetic products |
100 mg/kg |
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