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Rinse-off hair products

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

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Records mentioning Rinse-off hair products

4 total
Annex
III
Entry
286

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1) / STRARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)

C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride C18-alkyltrimethyammonium chloride

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

CAS
112-02-7
EC
203-928-6
Max concentration
Annex
III
Entry
287

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)

C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

CAS
17301-53-0
EC
241-327-0
Max concentration
Annex
III
Entry
64

Strontium peroxide

Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them For professional use only Wear suitable gloves

CAS
1314-18-7
EC
215-224-6
Max concentration
Annex
III
Entry
98

SALICYLIC ACID

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.

CAS
69-72-7
EC
200-712-3
Max concentration CMR

How Rinse-off hair products conditions affect compliance

There are 4 EU annex records on this page that mention the Rinse-off hair 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 Rinse-off hair 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 Rinse-off hair 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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