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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.

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Last updated 18 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Ref No. Restrictions  
Product type, body parts Maximum Threshold Restriction(s)
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Oral products (including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products)
0.1 %
Details
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Professional use cosmetic products for eyelashes
2 %
For professional use only
 Details
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Hair products
12 %
Details
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Skin products
4 %
Details
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Products for hardening nails
2 %
Details
Hydrogen peroxide
231-765-0
7722-84-1
12
Tooth whitening or bleaching products
6 %
To be only sold to dental practitioners
For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22)) or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use
Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age
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