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Annex III 331

Camphor

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

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 % …

Annex III 332

Beta- Caryophyllene

(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-- Trimethyl- 8-methylenebicyclo [7.2.0]undec- 4-ene
CAS: 87-44-5
EC: 201-746-1

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 % …

Annex III 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
CAS: 99-49-0 / 6485-40-1/ 2244-16-8
EC: 202-759-5/ 229-352-5/ 218-827-2

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 % …

Annex III 334

Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate

2-Methyl-1-phenyl- 2-propyl acetate; Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate
CAS: 151-05-3
EC: 205-781-3

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 % …

Annex III 335

Hexadecanolactone

Oxacyclohepta- decan-2-one
CAS: 109-29-5
EC: 203-662-0

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 % …

Annex III 336

Hexamethylindanopyran

1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran
CAS: 1222-05-5
EC: 214-946-9

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 % …

Annex III 337

Linalyl Acetate

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate
CAS: 115-95-7
EC: 204-116-4

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 % …

Annex III 338

Menthol

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

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 % …

Annex III 339

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol

3-Methyl- 5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl- 3-Cyclopentenyl) pent-4-en-2-ol
CAS: 67801-20-1
EC: 267-140-4

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 % …

Annex III 34

ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE

Aluminium fluoride
CAS: 7784-18-1
EC: 232-051-1

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 la…

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Annex III 340

Salicylaldehyde

o-Hydroxy- benzaldehyde
CAS: 90-02-8
EC: 201-961-0

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 % …

Annex III 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-pen…
CAS: 11031-45-1/ 115-71-9/ 77-42-9
EC: 234-262-4/ 204-102-8/ 201-027-2

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 % …

Annex III 342

Sclareol

[1R-(1alpha)]-alpha- Ethenyldecahydro- 2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a- pentamethyl- 1-naphthalenepropanol
CAS: 515-03-7
EC: 208-194-0

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 % …

Annex III 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)c…
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

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 % …

Annex III 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- octahydr…
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/

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 % …

Annex III 345

Trimethylbenzenepropanol

3-(2,2-Dimethyl- 3-hydroxypropyl) toluene
CAS: 103694-68-4
EC: 403-140-4

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 % …

Annex III 346

Vanillin

4-Hydroxy- 3-methoxybenz- aldehyde
CAS: 121-33-5
EC: 204-465-2

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 % …

Annex III 347

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract; Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Cananga odorata flower oil and extract; Ylang Ylang flower oil and extract
CAS: 83863-30-3/ 8006-81-3/ 68606-83-7/ 93686-30-7
EC: 281-092-1/ -/-/ 297-681-1

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 …

Annex III 348

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Cinnamomum cassia leaf Oil
CAS: 8007-80-5/ 84961-46-6
EC: -/ 284-635-0

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 % …

Annex III 349

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil
CAS: 8015-91-6/ 84649-98-9
EC: -/ 283-479-0

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 % …

Annex III 35

Stannous Fluoride

CAS: 7783-47-3
EC: 231-999-3

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 label…

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Annex III 350

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis flower oil
CAS: 72968-50-4/ 8028-48-6/ 8016-38-4
EC: 277-143-2/ 232-433-8/-

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 …

Annex III 352

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

Citrus aurantium bergamia oil (Bergamot oil)
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/

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 % …

Annex III 353

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Citrus limon oil
EC: 84929-31-7/ 8008-56-8

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 % …

Annex III 354

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

Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/ flexuosus oils
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

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…

Annex III 355

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil; Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil

Eucalyptus globulus oil
CAS: 97926-40-4/ 8000-48-4; 8000-48-4
EC: 308-257-3/ 616-775-9; 616-775-9

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),…

Annex III 358

Juniperus Virginiana Oil; Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil

Juniperus virginiana oil
CAS: 8000-27-9 / 85085-41-2
EC: -/ 285-370-3

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)…

Annex III 359

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil

Laurus nobilis oil
CAS: 8002-41-3/ 8007-48-5/ 84603-73-6
EC: -/-/ 283-272-5

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 % …

Annex III 36

Cetylamine Hydrofluoride

CAS: 3151-59-5
EC: 221-588-7

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 alrea…

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Annex III 360

Lavandula Hybrida Oil; Lavandula Hybrida Extract; Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract; Lavandula Inter…

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

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), whe…

Annex III 361

Mentha Piperita Oil

Mentha piperita oil
CAS: 8006-90-4/ 84082-70-2
EC: -/ 282-015-4

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 % …

Annex III 362

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Mentha spicata oil (spearmint oil)
CAS: 8008-79-5/ 84696-51-5
EC: 616-927-4/ 283-656-2

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 % …

Annex III 364

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil
CAS: 90082-51-2/ 8000-46-2
EC: 290-140-0/ -

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 % …

Annex III 365

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Pogostemon cablin oil
CAS: 8014-09-3/ 84238-39-1
EC: -/ 282-493-4

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 % …

Annex III 366

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil; Rosa Damascena Flower Extract; Rosa Alba Flower Oil; Rosa Alba Flower Ex…

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 rugos…
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

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),…

Annex III 367

Santalum Album Oil

Santalum album oil
CAS: 8006-87-9/ 84787-70-2
EC: 8006-87-9/ 84787-70-2

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 % …

Annex III 368

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

CAS: 93-28-7
EC: 202-235-6

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 % …

Annex III 369

Geranyl Acetate

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- ,1-acetate, (2E)
CAS: 105-87-3
EC: 203-341-5

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 % …

Annex III 370

Isoeugenyl Acetate

2-Methoxy-4-prop- 1-enylphenyl acetate
CAS: 93-29-8
EC: 202-236-1

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 % …

Annex III 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)
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

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 o…

Annex III 372

Hydroxyapatite (nano)

Hydroxyapatite
CAS: 1306-06-5
EC: 215-145-7

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 charac…

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Annex III 373

Genistein

Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone
CAS: 446-72-0
EC: 207-174-9

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…

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Annex III 374

Daidzein

Daidzeol; 4',7-Dihydroxyisoflavone; 7-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone
CAS: 486-66-8
EC: 207-635-4

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…

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Annex III 375

Kojic Acid

5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one
CAS: 501-30-4
EC: 207-922-4

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…

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Annex III 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] acet…
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

For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your da…

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