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
1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl) bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone; HAA299
EC Number
485-100-6
CAS
919803-06-8
Physical form
Nano
Conditions Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products
Function(s)
UV Filter
Maximum Threshold
10 %
Restriction(s)
Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — Purity ≥ 97 % — Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥ 50 nm of number size distribution

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation

In case of combined use of Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl)Piperazine and Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl)Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10 %