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Restricted cosmetic substances

LIST OF SUBSTANCES WHICH COSMETIC PRODUCTS MUST NOT CONTAIN EXCEPT SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS LAID DOWN

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373 total
Entry
331

Camphor

Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
EC
200-945-0/ 244-350-4/ 207-355-2/ 207-354-7
14/09/2023
Entry
332

Beta- Caryophyllene

(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-- Trimethyl- 8-methylenebicyclo [7.2.0]undec- 4-ene

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
87-44-5
EC
201-746-1
03/10/2023
Entry
333

Carvone

2-methyl-5-(prop- 1-en-2-yl)cyclohex- 2-en-1-one;(5R)- 2-Methyl-5-prop- 1-en-2-ylcyclohex- 2-en-1-one;(5S)- 2-Methyl-5-prop- 1-en-2-ylcyclohex- 2-en-1-one

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
99-49-0 / 6485-40-1/ 2244-16-8
EC
202-759-5/ 229-352-5/ 218-827-2
14/09/2023
Entry
334

Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate

2-Methyl-1-phenyl- 2-propyl acetate; Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
151-05-3
EC
205-781-3
03/10/2023
Entry
335

Hexadecanolactone

Oxacyclohepta- decan-2-one

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
109-29-5
EC
203-662-0
03/10/2023
Entry
336

Hexamethylindanopyran

1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

CAS
1222-05-5
EC
214-946-9
14/09/2023
Entry
337

Linalyl Acetate

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
115-95-7
EC
204-116-4
03/10/2023
Entry
338

Menthol

Menthol; dl-menthol; l-menthol; d-menthol

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
89-78-1 / 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 15356-60-2
EC
201-939-0/ 216-074-4/ 218-690-9/ 239-387-8
14/09/2023
Entry
339

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol

3-Methyl- 5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl- 3-Cyclopentenyl) pent-4-en-2-ol

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
67801-20-1
EC
267-140-4
03/10/2023
Entry
34

ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE

Aluminium fluoride

Contains aluminium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for adult use…

CAS
7784-18-1
EC
232-051-1
Max concentration Product type 14/05/2013
Entry
340

Salicylaldehyde

o-Hydroxy- benzaldehyde

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
90-02-8
EC
201-961-0
03/10/2023
Entry
341

Santalol

5-(2,3-Dimethyl- tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]- hept-3-yl)- 2-methylpent-2-en- 1-ol (alpha-Santalol); (1S-(1a,2a(Z),4a))- 2-Methyl- 5-(2-methyl- 3-methylenebicyclo [2.2.1]hept-2-yl)- 2-penten-1-ol (beta-Santalol)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
11031-45-1/ 115-71-9/ 77-42-9
EC
234-262-4/ 204-102-8/ 201-027-2
03/10/2023
Entry
342

Sclareol

[1R-(1alpha)]-alpha- Ethenyldecahydro- 2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a- pentamethyl- 1-naphthalenepropanol

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
515-03-7
EC
208-194-0
03/10/2023
Entry
343

Terpineol

2-(4-methylcyclohex- 3-en-1-yl)propan- 2-ol; p-Menth-1-en- 8-ol (alpha- Terpineol); 1-methyl- 4-(1-methylvinyl) cyclohexan-1-ol (beta-Terpineol); 1-methyl- 4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexan-1-ol (gamma-Terpineol)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8000-41-7/ 98-55-5/ 138-87-4/ 586-81-2
EC
232-268-1/ 202-680-6/ 205-342-6/ 209-584-3
03/10/2023
Entry
344

Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,5,5-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan- 1-one; 1-(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a- octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl- 2-naphthyl)ethan-…

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
54464-57-2/ 54464-59-4/ 68155-66-8/ 68155-67-9/
EC
259-174-3/ 259-175-9/ 268-978-3/ 268-979-9/
03/10/2023
Entry
345

Trimethylbenzenepropanol

3-(2,2-Dimethyl- 3-hydroxypropyl) toluene

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
103694-68-4
EC
403-140-4
03/10/2023
Entry
346

Vanillin

4-Hydroxy- 3-methoxybenz- aldehyde

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
121-33-5
EC
204-465-2
03/10/2023
Entry
347

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract; Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Cananga odorata flower oil and extract; Ylang Ylang flower oil and extract

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or subs…

CAS
83863-30-3/ 8006-81-3/ 68606-83-7/ 93686-30-7
EC
281-092-1/ -/-/ 297-681-1
03/10/2023
Entry
348

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Cinnamomum cassia leaf Oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8007-80-5/ 84961-46-6
EC
-/ 284-635-0
03/10/2023
Entry
349

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8015-91-6/ 84649-98-9
EC
-/ 283-479-0
03/10/2023
Entry
35

Stannous Fluoride

Contains stannous fluoride For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use on…

CAS
7783-47-3
EC
231-999-3
Max concentration Product type 14/05/2013
Entry
350

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis flower oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances e…

CAS
72968-50-4/ 8028-48-6/ 8016-38-4
EC
277-143-2/ 232-433-8/-
03/10/2023
Entry
351

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil; Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil

Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis peel oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exc…

CAS
68916-04-1/ 72968-50-4; 97766-30-8/ 8028-48-6/ 8008-57-9
EC
-/ 277-143-2; 307-891-8/ 232-433-8/
03/10/2023
Entry
352

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

Citrus aurantium bergamia oil (Bergamot oil)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8007-75-8 89957-91-5 68648-33-9/ 8007-75-8/ 85049-52-1
EC
616-915-9 289-612-9-/ 616-915-9/
03/10/2023
Entry
353

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Citrus limon oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
—
EC
84929-31-7/ 8008-56-8
03/10/2023
Entry
354

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil; Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil; Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil

Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/ flexuosus oils

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Lemongrass Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,0…

CAS
8007-02-1/ 89998-16-3; 91844-92-7; 8007-02-1/ 91844-92-7
EC
-/ 289-754-1; 295-161-9; 295-161-9/ 295-161-9
03/10/2023
Entry
355

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil; Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil

Eucalyptus globulus oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Eucalyptus Globulus Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances excee…

CAS
97926-40-4/ 8000-48-4; 8000-48-4
EC
308-257-3/ 616-775-9; 616-775-9
03/10/2023
Entry
356

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil; Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil; Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem oil; Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud oil

Eugenia caryophyllus oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exce…

CAS
8000-34-8 / 8015-97-2/ 84961-50-2; 84961-50-2; 84961-50-2; 84961-50-2
EC
616-772-2/ -/ 284-638-7; 284-638-7; 284-638-7; 284-638-7
03/10/2023
Entry
357

Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract; Jasminum Officinale Oil; Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Jasminum grandiflorum / officinale oil and extract

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Jasmine Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: …

CAS
84776-64-7/ 90045-94-6/ 8022-96-6/ 8024-43-9 90045-94-6
EC
283-993-5/ 289-960-1/ -/289-960-1
03/10/2023
Entry
358

Juniperus Virginiana Oil; Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil

Juniperus virginiana oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Juniperus Virginiana Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exce…

CAS
8000-27-9 / 85085-41-2
EC
-/ 285-370-3
03/10/2023
Entry
359

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil

Laurus nobilis oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8002-41-3/ 8007-48-5/ 84603-73-6
EC
-/-/ 283-272-5
03/10/2023
Entry
36

Cetylamine Hydrofluoride

Contains Cetylamine hydrofluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for adul…

CAS
3151-59-5
EC
221-588-7
Max concentration Product type 14/05/2013
Entry
360

Lavandula Hybrida Oil; Lavandula Hybrida Extract; Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract; Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract; Lavandula Intermedia Flower/…

Lavandula hybrida oil/extract; Lavandula intermedia oil/extract; Lavandula angustifolia oil/extract

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated ‘Lavandula Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: …

CAS
91722-69-9/ 8022-15-9/ 93455-96-0/ 93455-97-1/ 92623-76-2; 84776-65-8/ 8000-28-0/ 90063-37-9; 84776-65-8/ 8000-28-0/ 90063-37-9
EC
294-470-6/-/-/-/ 296-408-3; 283-994-0/-/ 289-995-2; 283-994-0/-/ 289-995-2
03/10/2023
Entry
361

Mentha Piperita Oil

Mentha piperita oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8006-90-4/ 84082-70-2
EC
-/ 282-015-4
03/10/2023
Entry
362

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Mentha spicata oil (spearmint oil)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8008-79-5/ 84696-51-5
EC
616-927-4/ 283-656-2
03/10/2023
Entry
363

Narcissus Poeticus Extract; Narcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract; Narcissus Jonquilla Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Extract

Narcissus poeticus/ pseudonarcissus/ jonquilla/tazetta extract

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Narcissus Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — …

CAS
90064-26-9/ 68917-12-4; 90064-27-0; 90064-25-8
EC
290-087-3/ -; 290-088-9; 290-086-8
03/10/2023
Entry
364

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
90082-51-2/ 8000-46-2
EC
290-140-0/ -
03/10/2023
Entry
365

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Pogostemon cablin oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8014-09-3/ 84238-39-1
EC
-/ 282-493-4
03/10/2023
Entry
366

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil; Rosa Damascena Flower Extract; Rosa Alba Flower Oil; Rosa Alba Flower Extract; Rosa Canina Flower Oil; Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil; R…

Rosa damascena flower oil/extract; Rosa alba flower oil/extract; Rosa canina flower oil; Rosa centifolia oil/extract; Rosa gallica flower oil; Rosa moschata flower oil; Rosa rugosa flower oil

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances excee…

CAS
8007-01-0/ 90106-38-0; 93334-48-6; 93334-48-6; 84696-47-9; 84604-12-6; 84604-13-7; -; 92347-25-6
EC
-/ 290-260-3; 297-122-1; 297-122-1; 283-652-0; 283-652-0; 283-290-3; -; 283-290-3
03/10/2023
Entry
367

Santalum Album Oil

Santalum album oil

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
8006-87-9/ 84787-70-2
EC
8006-87-9/ 84787-70-2
03/10/2023
Entry
368

Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
93-28-7
EC
202-235-6
15/09/2023
Entry
369

Geranyl Acetate

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- ,1-acetate, (2E)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
105-87-3
EC
203-341-5
03/10/2023
Entry
370

Isoeugenyl Acetate

2-Methoxy-4-prop- 1-enylphenyl acetate

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

CAS
93-29-8
EC
202-236-1
03/10/2023
Entry
371

Pinene

2,6,6-Trimethylbi- cyclo[3.1.1]hept- 2-ene (alpha-Pinene); 6,6-Dimethyl- 2-methylenebicyclo [3.1.1]heptane (beta- Pinene)

The presence of the substance or the substances shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or the substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leav…

CAS
80-56-8/ 7785-70-8/ 127-91-3/ 18172-67-3
EC
201-291-9/ 232-087-8/ 204-872-5/ 242-060-2
03/10/2023
Entry
372

Hydroxyapatite (nano)

Hydroxyapatite

For (a) and (b): Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — [composed of] rod-shaped particles …

CAS
1306-06-5
EC
215-145-7
Max concentration Product type 04/06/2024
Entry
373

Genistein

Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone

From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not co…

CAS
446-72-0
EC
207-174-9
Max concentration 04/04/2024
Entry
374

Daidzein

Daidzeol; 4',7-Dihydroxyisoflavone; 7-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone

From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not co…

CAS
486-66-8
EC
207-635-4
Max concentration 04/04/2024
Entry
375

Kojic Acid

5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one

From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not co…

CAS
501-30-4
EC
207-922-4
Max concentration Product type 04/04/2024
Entry
376

Retinol; Retinyl Acetate; Retinyl Palmitate

(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol; [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] acetate; [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6…

For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.

CAS
11103-57-4/ 68-26-8; 127-47-9; 79-81-2
EC
234-328-2/ 200-683-7; 204-844-2; 201-228-5
Max concentration Product type 04/04/2024

About this annex

Annex III covers substances that cosmetic products must not contain except under specific restrictions. These records often include warnings, conditions of use and concentration limits.

This section is especially useful for reviewing restricted substances, warning labels and product-type specific usage notes.