cosmetics-uv-filters

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex VI - Allowed UV Filters

EU. Allowed UV Filters: Annex VI, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, OJ L 292, 11 November 2022

This list contains substances designated as UV filters which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains concentration limits and additional restrictions, as well as labelling requirements for some substances.

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Substance Identification Name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

Homosalate

EC Number
204-260-8
CAS
118-56-9
Conditions Product type, body parts
Face products with the exception of propellent spray products
Function(s)
UV Filter
Maximum Threshold
7.34 %
Notes
From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market