cosmetics-preservatives

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex V - Allowed Preservatives

EU. Allowed Preservatives: Annex V, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/996, OJ L of 4 April 2024

This list contains substances designated as preservatives which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains maximum concentration limits and other restrictions. It also contains special labelling requirements, which outline conditions of use and warnings.

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Last updated 04 July 2024. Database contains 173 unique substances/entries.
Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Ref No. Conditions Warning Label  
Product type, body parts Function(s) Restriction(s) Maximum Threshold
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Hand soap
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Body soap/Shower gel
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Non-spray deodorants
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Toothpaste
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details
222-182-2
3380-34-5
25
Face powders and blemish concealers
Preservative
Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age
0.3 %
For toothpaste containing the substance the following labelling is obligatory: ''Not to be used for children under 3 years of age''
Details

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