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) 2023/1545, OJ L 188, 27 July 2023

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.

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Last updated 18 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Ref No. Restrictions  
Product type, body parts Maximum Threshold Restriction(s)
Thioglycolic acid
200-677-4
68-11-1
2a
General use products for hair waving or straightening
8 %
For general use
 Details
Thioglycolic acid
200-677-4
68-11-1
2a
Products intended for eyelash waving
11 %
For professional use only
 Details
Thioglycolic acid
200-677-4
68-11-1
2a
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening
11 %
For professional use only
 Details
Thioglycolic acid
200-677-4
68-11-1
2a
Depilatories
5 %
Details
Thioglycolic acid
200-677-4
68-11-1
2a
Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories
2 %
Details

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