cosmetics-preservatives

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives

EU. Allowed Preservatives: Annex V, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/1531, OJ L 240, 16 September 2022

This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.

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Last updated 02 Mai 2024. Database contains 174 unique substances/entries.
Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Ref No. Conditions Warning Label  
Product type, body parts Function(s) Restriction(s) Maximum Threshold
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
434-630-6
60372-77-2
58
Mouthwashes
Preservative
Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age
0.15 %
Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.
 Details
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride
434-630-6
60372-77-2
58
All cosmetic products except lip products, oral products, and spray products
Preservative
Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products
0.4 %
Details

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