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Annex VI Source last update: 02/03/2026

Allowed cosmetic UV filters

LIST OF UV FILTERS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS

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Entry
10

OCTOCRYLENE

2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester / Octocrilene

a) Propellant spray products b) Other products

CAS
6197-30-4
EC
228-250-8
Max concentration Product type 31/01/2023
Entry
13

PEG-25 PABA

Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
EC
-
Max concentration 15/10/2010
Entry
15

Ethylhexyl Triazone

2,4,6-Trianilino-(p-carbo-2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine
CAS
88122-99-0
EC
402-070-1
Max concentration 15/10/2010
Entry
16

DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE

Phenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
CAS
155633-54-8
EC
-
Max concentration 08/03/2011
Entry
17

DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE

Benzoic acid, 4,4-{[6-[[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3-5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino}bis-, bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester / Iscotrizinol
CAS
154702-15-5
EC
-
Max concentration 26/10/2010
Entry
20

ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate / Octisalate)
CAS
118-60-5
EC
204-263-4
Max concentration 08/03/2011
Entry
21

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
EC
244-289-3
Max concentration 26/10/2010
Entry
22

Benzophenone-4; Benzophenone-5

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (Benzophenone-5) and its sodium salt / Sulisobenzone
CAS
4065-45-6 / 6628-37-1
EC
223-772-2 / -
Max concentration 15/10/2010
Entry
23a

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (NANO)

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)

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: — Purity ≥ 98,5 %, with 2,2′-methylene-bis- (6(2H-be…

CAS
103597-45-1
EC
403-800-1
Max concentration 06/08/2020
Entry
26

Polysilicone-15

Dimethicodiethylbenzalmalonate
CAS
207574-74-1
EC
426-000-4
Max concentration 15/10/2010
Entry
27

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No 321. For the product types under letter (c) of column (f) in Annex III, …

CAS
13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]
EC
236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/215-282-2 [ 3]
Max concentration 21/06/2021
Entry
27a

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NANO)

Titanium dioxide (nano)

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: — purity ≥ 99 %, — rutile form, or rutile with up to …

CAS
13463-67-7[1]/ 1317-70-0[2]/ 1317-80-2[3]
EC
236-675-5[1] /215-280-1[2]/ 215-282-2[3]
Max concentration 28/07/2020
Entry
29

TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE / TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE (NANO)

1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial

Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the folloing characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size >80 nm; - Purity ≥ 98%; - Uncoated

CAS
31274-51-8
EC
-
Max concentration 10/10/2016
Entry
3

HOMOSALATE

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate

From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complyi…

CAS
118-56-9
EC
204-260-8
Max concentration Product type 11/11/2022
Entry
30

ZINC OXIDE

Zinc oxide

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.

CAS
1314-13-2
EC
215-222-5
Max concentration 13/09/2016
Entry
30a

ZINC OXIDE (NANO)

Zinc oxide (nano)

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: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure…

CAS
1314-13-2
EC
215-222-5
Max concentration 01/03/2019
Entry
31

PHENYLENE BIS-DIPHENYLTRIAZINE

3,3′-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)

Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation.

CAS
55514-22-2;
EC
700-823-1;
Max concentration 22/09/2021
Entry
32

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

2-ethoxyethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino) cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate

- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

CAS
1419401-88-9
EC
700-860-3
Max concentration 24/11/2020
Entry
34

BIS-(DIETHYLAMINOHYDROXYBENZOYL BENZOYL) PIPERAZINE (NANO)

1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone

Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — Purity ≥ 97 % —Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥ 50 nm of number size distribution. Not to be used in application…

CAS
919803-06-8
EC
485-100-6
Max concentration 27/11/2022
Entry
4

BENZOPHENONE-3

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone

For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.

CAS
131-57-7
EC
205-031-5
Max concentration Product type 29/07/2024
Entry
5

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CAS
-
EC
-
03/10/2016
Entry
6

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts / Ensulizole
CAS
27503-81-7
EC
248-502-0
Max concentration 08/03/2011
Entry
7

TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID

3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene) bis (7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2.2.1] hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts / Ecamsule
CAS
92761-26-7 / 90457-82-2
EC
410-960-6 / -
Max concentration 26/10/2010
Entry
8

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propane-1,3-dione / Avobenzone
CAS
70356-09-1
EC
274-581-6
Max concentration 15/10/2010

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Annex VI covers UV filters allowed in cosmetic products. These records can be used for product research, ingredient review and regulatory reference.

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