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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.
Last updated 19 April 2024. Database contains 770 unique substances/entries.
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210-834-9
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624-18-0
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8a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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210-834-9
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624-18-0
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8a |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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210-834-9
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624-18-0
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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8a |
General use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For general use After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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8b |
Professional use cosmetic products for coloring eyelashes |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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240-357-1
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16245-77-5
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8a |
Professional use hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
For professional use only After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base |
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293-087-1
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91051-35-3
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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294-643-6
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91744-77-3
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids arachidic, behenic, lignoceric, linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic. (Arachis hypogaea, Leguminosae).
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232-296-4
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8002-03-7
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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68440-49-3
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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297-433-2
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93572-05-5
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306 |
All cosmetic products |
Maximum concentration of peanut proteins is 0.5 ppm |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pelargonium graveolens, Geraniaceae.
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290-140-0
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90082-51-2
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364 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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616-774-3
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8000-46-2
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364 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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218-080-2
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2050-08-0
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328 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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440-850-3
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27311-52-0
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284 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % |
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440-850-3
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27311-52-0
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284 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
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480-270-8
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149861-22-3
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269 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 % |
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ROT CO
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411-440-1
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131657-78-8
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201 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
1.5 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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ROT CO
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411-440-1
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131657-78-8
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201 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
3 % |
Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers |
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202-590-7
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97-54-1
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73 |
Oral products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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202-590-7
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97-54-1
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73 |
Cosmetic products other than oral products |
0.02 % |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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202-589-1
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97-53-0
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71 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
Details | ||
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202-235-6
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93-28-7
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368 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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230-268-6
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6994-64-5
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303 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 % |
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224-622-9
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4430-25-5
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319 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
As from 3 June 2021: 0.2 % (maximum concentration in ready use preparation) |
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224-622-9
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4430-25-5
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319 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.2% (calculated as free base) |
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277-929-5
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74578-10-2
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289 |
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
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277-929-5
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74578-10-2
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289 |
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products |
0.2 % |
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.2 % |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Picea mariana, Pinaceae.
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294-420-3
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91722-19-9
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118 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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305-102-1
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94334-26-6
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117 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | ||
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus cembra, Pinaceae.
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296-036-1
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92202-04-5
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116 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus mugo, Pinaceae.
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290-163-6
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90082-72-7
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109 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Pinus Mugo' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus mugo pumilio, Pinaceae.
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290-164-1
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90082-73-8
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108 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus nigra, Pinaceae.
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290-165-7
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90082-74-9
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111 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus palustris, Pinaceae.
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306-895-7
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97435-14-8
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112 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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616-792-1
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8002-09-3
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112 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | ||
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus pinaster, Pinaceae.
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290-166-2
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90082-75-0
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113 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus pumila, Pinaceae.
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307-681-6
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97676-05-6
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114 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as 'Pinus Pumila' in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when the concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus, Pinaceae.
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304-455-9
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94266-48-5
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115 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pinus sylvestris, Pinaceae.
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281-679-2
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84012-35-1
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110 |
All cosmetic products |
Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L |
Details | |
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616-944-7
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8014-09-3
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365 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
Details | ||
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Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, etc., obtained from Pogostemon cablin (Pogostemon patchouli), Labiatae.
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282-493-4
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84238-39-1
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365 |
All cosmetic products |
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01 % in rinse-off products |
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221-284-4
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3055-99-0
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257 |
Leave-on products |
3 % |
Details | ||
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221-284-4
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3055-99-0
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257 |
Rinse-off products |
4 % |
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66 |
Cosmetic products other than body-leave-on products |
Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5 mg/kg |
Details | ||
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66 |
Body-leave-on products |
Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1 mg/kg |
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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Cosmetic products other than toothpaste |
3 % |
Details | ||
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223-289-7
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3811-04-9
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6 |
Toothpaste |
5 % |
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232-151-5
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7789-23-3
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32 |
Oral products |
0.15 % |
When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15 % |
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215-181-3
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1310-58-3
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15a |
Nail cuticle products |
5 % |
Details | ||