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.

Ref No.
297
Restrictions Product type, body parts
Oxidative hair dye products
Maximum Threshold
7 %
Restriction(s)
The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1%

Not to be used in eye products and oral products