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 28 March 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
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Face powders and blemish concealers
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Non-spray deodorants
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Mouthwashes
Preservative
0.2 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Body soap/Shower gel
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Toothpaste
Preservative
0.3 %
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Hand soap
Preservative
0.3 %
Details

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