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Face products with the exception of propellent spray products

1 EU annex record carries product type conditions for Face products with the exception of propellent spray products cosmetics under Regulation 1223/2009. Conditions may include concentration limits, warnings and usage restrictions.

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Records mentioning Face products with the exception of propellent spray products

1 total
Annex
VI
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
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How Face products with the exception of propellent spray products conditions affect compliance

There is 1 EU annex record on this page that mentions the Face products with the exception of propellent spray products product type category. Product type wording is where the regulation tells you whether a substance may, may not, or may only conditionally be used in that cosmetic category.

Reviewing records by product type is useful when your finished product clearly falls into the Face products with the exception of propellent spray products category and you need to check whether maximum concentrations, warnings or annex placement change for that use case.

Frequently asked questions

For substances listed in Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, the product type field specifies which cosmetic categories the substance is permitted or restricted in. A substance with a restriction tied to Face products with the exception of propellent spray products products may be permitted at a different concentration, or prohibited altogether, in other product categories. Each entry should be read individually.

Yes. Product type conditions set out in Annex III are legally binding under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. A cosmetic product that does not comply with the product type conditions for a restricted ingredient is not compliant, regardless of whether other conditions (such as concentration limits) are met.

Use the INCI Checker tool to scan your ingredient list against all Annex II–VI entries. For each flagged ingredient, open its individual record to review the product type conditions, maximum concentration and any applicable warnings to confirm they are compatible with your intended product category.
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A prohibited substance (Annex II) may not be present in any cosmetic product at any concentration. A restricted substance (Annex III) may be used but only under specific conditions — such as product type limitations, maximum concentrations and mandatory warnings. Both types of records appear in the list above if they carry a product type field.

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