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Product type 4 records

Mouthwash

4 EU annex records carry product type conditions for Mouthwash cosmetics under Regulation 1223/2009. Conditions may include concentration limits, warnings and usage restrictions.

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Evidence overview

Records
4
Annexes
1
CAS identified
4
Concentration limits
4
Warnings
0
Annex III · 4

Records mentioning Mouthwash

4 total
Annex
III
Entry
325

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol

From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not compl…

CAS
128-37-0
EC
204-881-4
Max concentration
Annex
III
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
Annex
III
Entry
379

Silver

Silver (powder) [100 nm < particle diameter < 1 mm]

(a) Toothpaste (b) Mouthwash

CAS
7440-22-4
EC
231-131-3
Max concentration
Annex
III
Entry
380

Hexyl Salicylate

Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age, with the exception of (d) “Toothpaste” and (f).

CAS
6259-76-3
EC
228-408-6
Max concentration

These product-type values occur on the same annex records and help interpret the source wording in context.

Toothpaste · 4All leave-on products (except hair conditioner, body lotion, face cream, hand c… · 1All rinse-off products (except shower gel/bath products, hand wash, hair condit… · 1Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (except hydroalcoholic-based fragrances intende… · 1Other leave-on and rinse-off products · 1Shower gel/bath products, hand wash, shampoo, hair conditioner, body, face and … · 1

How Mouthwash conditions affect compliance

There are 4 EU annex records on this page that mention the Mouthwash 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 Mouthwash 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 Mouthwash 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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An Annex II substance is prohibited as an intentionally added cosmetic ingredient, subject to the narrow Article 17 exception for technically unavoidable unintended small quantities and the Article 3 safety requirement. An Annex III substance may be used only under specified conditions such as product type, concentration and warnings.

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