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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) 2022/2195, OJ L 292, 11 November 2022

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 22 September 2023. Database contains 656 unique substances/entries.

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Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Restrictions
Substance Name	EC No.	CAS No.	Ref No.	Product type, body parts	Maximum Threshold	Restriction(s)
(4R)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl) cyclohexene;d-Limonene	227-813-5	5989-27-5	88	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 20 mmoles/L	Details
(E)-1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;Isodamascone;trans-Rose ketone-5	254-663-8	39872-57-6	159	All cosmetic products	0.02 %		Details
(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;trans-Rose ketone-2;trans-beta-Damascone	245-842-1	23726-91-2	158	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %		Details
(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;trans-Rose ketone-2;trans-beta-Damascone	245-842-1	23726-91-2	158	Oral products			Details
(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;trans-Rose ketone-1;trans-alpha-Damascone	246-430-4	24720-09-0	163	Oral products			Details
(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;trans-Rose ketone-1;trans-alpha-Damascone	246-430-4	24720-09-0	163	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %		Details
(S)-p-Mentha-1,8-diene;1-Limonene	227-815-6	5989-54-8	167	All cosmetic products		Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L	Details
(Z)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;cis-Rose ketone-2;cis-beta-Damascone	245-843-7	23726-92-3	162	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %		Details
(Z)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;cis-Rose ketone-2;cis-beta-Damascone	245-843-7	23726-92-3	162	Oral products			Details
(Z)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;cis-Rose ketone-1;cis-alpha-Damascone	245-845-8	23726-94-5	157	Oral products			Details
(Z)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;cis-Rose ketone-1;cis-alpha-Damascone	245-845-8	23726-94-5	157	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %		Details
(±)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol;Citronellol	203-375-0	106-22-9	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	Details
1,1,2,3,3,6-Hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone	239-360-0	15323-35-0	134	Leave-on products	2 %		Details
1,1,2,3,3,6-Hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone	239-360-0	15323-35-0	134	Rinse-off products			Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Fine fragrance	0.01 %		Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Fragrance cream	0.002 %		Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Eau de toilette	0.004 %		Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Leave-on products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and fragrance cream products	0.0002 %		Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Rinse-off products	0.001 %		Details
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene	202-223-0	93-15-2	102	Oral products	0.0002 %		Details
1,3-Benzenediol	203-585-2	108-46-3	22	Cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	1.25 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % For professional use only	Details
1,3-Benzenediol	203-585-2	108-46-3	22	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.25 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 %	Details
1,3-Benzenediol	203-585-2	108-46-3	22	Hair lotions and shampoos	0.5 %		Details
1,3-Benzenediol, 2-methyl	210-155-8	608-25-3	243	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %		Details
1,3-Benzenediol, 2-methyl	210-155-8	608-25-3	243	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	1.25 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 % For professional use only	Details
1,3-Benzenediol, 2-methyl	210-155-8	608-25-3	243	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.8 %	Details
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-chloro-	202-462-0	95-88-5	199	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2.5 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 %	Details
1,3-Bis (hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione	239-579-1	15534-95-9	44	Hair products	2 %	Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)	Details
1,3-Bis (hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione	239-579-1	15534-95-9	44	Nail products	2 %		Details
1,3-Dihydroxy2-propanone	202-494-5	96-26-4	322	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	6.25 %		Details
1,3-Dihydroxy2-propanone	202-494-5	96-26-4	322	Self-tanning products	10 %		Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)	679-526-3	337906-36-2	292	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)	679-526-3	337906-36-2	292	Products intended for colouring eyelashes	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate	638-749-6	337906-37-3	292	Products intended for colouring eyelashes	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base). Professional use	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate	638-749-6	337906-37-3	292	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1.8 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	3.6 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	3.6 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	3.6 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3.6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	2 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-	202-442-1	95-70-5	9a	Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes	2 %	For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0 % (calculated as free base)	Details
1,4-bis-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-2-nitro-5-chlorobenzene	680-610-7	95576-89-9	250	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	Details
1,4-bis-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-2-nitro-5-chlorobenzene	680-610-7	95576-89-9	250	Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products	1 %	After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone	204-922-6	128-95-0	265	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.5 %	Impurity of Disperse Red 15 in Disperse Violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be < 1% (w/w)	Details
1,5-Di-(beta-hydroxyethylamino)-2-nitro-4-chlorobenzene	416-940-3	109023-83-8	231	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.1 %	Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers	Details
1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-	201-134-4	78-70-6	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	Details
1,8(9)-p-Menthadiene;Dipentene;dl-Limonene (racemic);p-Mentha-1,8-diene	205-341-0	138-86-3	168	All cosmetic products		Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L	Details
1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one;Rose ketone-5	251-632-0	33673-71-1	164	All cosmetic products	0.02 %		Details
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenone	620-558-4	43052-87-5	157	Cosmetic products other than oral products	0.02 %		Details
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butenone	620-558-4	43052-87-5	157	Oral products			Details

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