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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 31 March 2023. Database contains 656 unique substances/entries.
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227-813-5
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5989-27-5
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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 |
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254-663-8
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39872-57-6
|
159 |
All cosmetic products |
0.02 % |
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245-842-1
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23726-91-2
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158 |
Oral products |
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245-842-1
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23726-91-2
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158 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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246-430-4
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24720-09-0
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163 |
Oral products |
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246-430-4
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24720-09-0
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163 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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227-815-6
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5989-54-8
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167 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
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245-843-7
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23726-92-3
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162 |
Oral products |
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245-843-7
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23726-92-3
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162 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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245-845-8
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23726-94-5
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157 |
Oral products |
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245-845-8
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23726-94-5
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157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
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203-375-0
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106-22-9
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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 |
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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Rinse-off products |
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239-360-0
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15323-35-0
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134 |
Leave-on products |
2 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fine fragrance |
0.01 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Eau de toilette |
0.004 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Fragrance cream |
0.002 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Rinse-off products |
0.001 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Leave-on products other than fine fragrance, eau de toilette, and fragrance cream products |
0.0002 % |
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202-223-0
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93-15-2
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102 |
Oral products |
0.0002 % |
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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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 % |
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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22 |
Hair lotions and shampoos |
0.5 % |
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203-585-2
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108-46-3
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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 |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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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 % |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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243 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1.8 % |
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210-155-8
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608-25-3
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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 |
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202-462-0
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95-88-5
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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 % |
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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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202-494-5
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96-26-4
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322 |
Self-tanning products |
10 % |
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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 % |
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679-526-3
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337906-36-2
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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 |
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679-526-3
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337906-36-2
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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) |
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638-749-6
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337906-37-3
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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 |
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638-749-6
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337906-37-3
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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) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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) |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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 | |
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202-442-1
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95-70-5
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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 | |
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680-610-7
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95576-89-9
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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 |
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680-610-7
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95576-89-9
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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 |
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204-922-6
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128-95-0
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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) |
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416-940-3
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109023-83-8
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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 |
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201-134-4
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78-70-6
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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 | ||
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205-341-0
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138-86-3
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168 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L |
Details | ||
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251-632-0
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33673-71-1
|
164 |
All cosmetic products |
0.02 % |
Details | ||
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620-558-4
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43052-87-5
|
157 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
Details | ||
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620-558-4
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43052-87-5
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157 |
Oral products |
Details | |||
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