Annex II Entry 194 15/10/2010

Progestogens

Progestogens is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Prohibited substance— Annex II, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 194

Record details

Chemical name

Progestogens

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
EC
Annex
Entry number
194

Inventory links for Progestogens

Inventory Restriction reference
Ref 58389

PROGESTERONE

CAS: 57-83-0
EC: 200-350-6

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Annex II 189
Nearby record in the same annex

Fluoresone (INN)

CAS: 2924-67-6
EC: 220-889-0

What Annex II means for Progestogens

Progestogens is listed as a prohibited substance under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. No concentration limit applies — the presence of this substance in any cosmetic product placed on the EU market is not permitted regardless of use level.

Formulators must screen their ingredients and raw materials to ensure none contain this substance. Suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence when requested.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Verify this substance is absent from all raw materials and finished formulations.
  • Request absence confirmation or CoA from raw material suppliers.
  • Document the screening result in the Product Information File (PIF).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Progestogens is listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a prohibited substance. It must not be present in any cosmetic product placed on the EU market at any concentration.

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Source note for Annex II record Progestogens

This page summarizes one Annex II record for Progestogens from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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