cosmetics-uv-filters
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.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
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27
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| Substance Identification | Name |
Titanium dioxide
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| EC Number |
236-675-5
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| CAS |
13463-67-7
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| Conditions | Product type, body parts |
All cosmetic products
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| Function(s) |
UV Filter
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| Maximum Threshold |
25 %
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| Restriction(s) |
Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 µm: (a) to be used in compliance with Annex III, No [321] (b) for cosmetic products other than face products in loose powder form and hair aerosol spray products the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation provided in column (g) of this entry applies
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| Notes |
For use other than as a colorant, see Annex IV, No. 143
In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g
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