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Main sources, from 18 May 2026 · What is covered
European Union: main sources stored. Modelled: Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited); III (restricted); IV (colourants); V (preservatives); VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling; Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification. Not stored: CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures; REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055); national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules); claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013); packaging law (PPWR); Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation.
Limit 2.2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %. Field of application: a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products. Other: For a) and b) Not more than 0,5 % to protect product formulation a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %..
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- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
“a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %”
Limit 0.06 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,06 %. Field of application: (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products). Other: Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. 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 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products..
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- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: rinse off, body area, sprayable
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
“(a) 0,06 %”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,1 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products other than oral products.
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- Applied to: Face or Eye area or Lips or Hair or Scalp or Nails or Hands or Underarm or Body or External genital area
Depends on: body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy] ethyl]-, chloride · Benzethonium Chloride · 121-54-0 · 204-479-9 · (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products other than oral products · 0,1 %
Annex V entry 53 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %. Field of application: a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products. Other: For a) and b) Not more than 0,5 % to protect product formulation a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %..
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- Applied to: Lips or Face or Hands
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
“a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %”
Limit 25 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use.. Field of application: (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray products (c) other products. Other: (a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied to: Face
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use.”
Limit 1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 1 %. Field of application: Face and hand products.
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- Applied to: Face or Hands
Depends on: body area
In force since 1 Feb 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Feb 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-02-01 and not be made available from 2025-11-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one (44) · Kojic Acid · 501-30-4 · 207-922-4 · Face and hand products · 1 %
Annex III entry 375 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 2.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2,5 % (acid). Field of application: Rinse-off products, except oral products.
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- Rinse-off product
- Applied to: Face or Eye area or Lips or Hair or Scalp or Nails or Hands or Underarm or Body or External genital area
Depends on: rinse off, body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: Benzoic acid Sodium Benzoate · 65-85-0 532-32-1 · 200-618-2 208-534-8 · Rinse-off products, except oral products · 2,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 1 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2 %. Field of application: Use only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products. Other: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
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- Rinse-off product
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: rinse off, body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: 1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (7) · Phenoxyisopropanol · 770-35-4 · 212-222-7 · Use only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products · 2 %
Annex III entry 54 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.0002 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,0002 %. Field of application: Other leave-on products and oral products.
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- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: rinse off, body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: Other leave-on products and oral products · 0,0002 %
Annex III entry 102 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base. Field of application: (b) Professional use. Other: The mixing ratio. ‘For professional use only. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.’.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- For professional use only
Depends on: professional use
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M36; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base”
Label required
For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.
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- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
“For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.”
Art. 56(4)
Must meet the conditions of Financial contributions covering separate collection, transport and treatment of waste batteries, compositional survey of mixed municipal waste, information under Art. 74 and data reporting under Art. 75
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“The financial contributions to be paid by the producer shall cover the following costs for the products that the producer makes available on the market in the Member State concerned”
Art. 6(1)
Must meet the conditions of Batteries do not contain substances restricted by Annex I unless the conditions of the restriction are met
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.”
Extended producer responsibility (Arts. 56 to 76)
Must meet the conditions of Extended producer responsibility: Articles 8 and 8a of Directive 2008/98/EC and Chapter VIII (collection, treatment, financing, reporting)
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“Producers shall have extended producer responsibility for batteries that they make available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State.”
Art. 59(1)
Must meet the conditions of Separate collection of all waste portable batteries in the Member State where they are first made available, with a take-back and collection system
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“Producers of portable batteries or, where appointed in accordance with Article 57(1), producer responsibility organisations, shall ensure that all waste portable batteries, regardless of their nature, chemical composition, condition, brand or origin, are collected separately”
Art. 59(2)
Must meet the conditions of Take-back and collection system of collection points set up with distributors, treatment facilities, public authorities or voluntary points, covering the whole territory of the Member State
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“shall ensure that the waste portable battery take-back and collection system”
Art. 59(3)(a)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 45 % (2025-08-18), calculated under Annex XI
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Target date 2023-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“(a) 45 % by 31 December 2023;”
Art. 59(3)(b)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 63 % (2027-12-31), calculated under Annex XI
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
Takes effect 31 Dec 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 Dec 2027
Target date 2027-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“(b) 63 % by 31 December 2027;”
Art. 59(3)(c)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 73 % (2030-12-31), calculated under Annex XI
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
Takes effect 31 Dec 2030
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 Dec 2030
Target date 2030-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“(c) 73 % by 31 December 2030.”
Authorised representative for EPR (Art. 56(3))
Registration required
Appointment, by written mandate, of an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility in each Member State where batteries are sold
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- Sells by distance contract to end-users in a Member State where it is not established
- Contains a battery
Depends on: distance sale to other member state, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Art. 96(2)(c): Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025.
“3. A producer as defined in Article 3, point (47)(d) shall appoint an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility in each Member State in which it sells batteries.”
Producer registration (Art. 55(2)) of producers of batteries incorporated in appliances; a registration duty, not an information duty
Registration required
Register of producers of each Member State where the product with an incorporated battery is first made available (Art. 55(2): producers register before making batteries, including those incorporated in appliances, available)
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“Producers shall only make available batteries, including those incorporated in appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, on the market of a Member State”
Art. 11 design for removal
Must meet the conditions of Appliances are designed so that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed (by the end-user, or where not, by independent qualified professionals)
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
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- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
“Member States shall ensure that manufacturers design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed.”
Art. 11 removal instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions on how the incorporated batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by the end-user or by independent qualified professionals; where appropriate, the types of battery incorporated
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
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- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
“Appliances in which batteries and accumulators are incorporated shall be accompanied by instructions on how those batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by either the end-user or by independent qualified professionals.”
138 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast)
Must meet the conditions of Art. 14(1)(a): prohibited substances listed in Annex II
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- Cosmetic products must not contain the prohibited substances listed in Annex II
- Cosmetic products must contain restricted substances only under the Annex III restrictions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex IV colorants, used under the Annex IV conditions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex V preservatives, used under the Annex V conditions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex VI UV-filters, used under the Annex VI conditions
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Glyoxal (CAS 107-22-2)
- Calcium hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) (CAS 1333-86-4)
- 3-Carene; 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene (isodiprene) (CAS 13466-78-9)
- CI 77492 (Iron Oxide Yellow; CAS 51274-00-1)
- Anthocyanins (CAS 528-58-5)
- Terpenes and terpenoids (CAS 65996-98-7)
- Terpenes and terpenoids (CAS 68917-63-5)
- Terpene hydrocarbons (CAS 68956-56-9)
- Salicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)
- Terpene alcohols acetates (CAS 69103-01-1)
- Aluminum stearate Zinc stearate Magnesium stearate Calcium stearate (Aluminium, zinc, magnesium and calcium stearates; CAS 7047-84-9)
- Beetroot Red (CAS 7659-95-2)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rosa damascena flower oil/extract; CAS 8007-01-0)
- Pinus Sylvestris Oil (Pinus sylvestris oil and extract; CAS 84012-35-1)
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil (Cupressus sempervirens oil and extract; CAS 84696-07-1)
- Abies Balsamea Needle Oil (Abies balsamea oil and extract; CAS 85085-34-3)
- Abies Alba Cone Oil (Abies alba oil and extract; CAS 90028-76-5)
- Pinus Mugo Pumilio Twig Leaf Extract (Pinus mugo pumilio oil and extract; CAS 90082-73-8)
- Pinus Nigra Bud (Pinus nigra oil and extract; CAS 90082-74-9)
- Pinus Pinaster Twig Leaf Oil (Pinus pinaster oil and extract; CAS 90082-75-0)
- Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract (Thuja occidentalis oil and extract; CAS 90131-58-1)
- Benzalkonium bromide (Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate; CAS 91080-29-4)
- Abies Sibirica Oil (Abies sibirica oil and extract; CAS 91697-89-1)
- Picea Mariana Leaf Extract (Picea mariana oil and extract; CAS 91722-19-9)
- Abies Pectinata Oil (Abies pectinata oil and extract; CAS 92128-34-2)
- Pinus Cembra Twig Leaf Oil Pinus Cembra Twig Leaf Extract (Pinus cembra oil and extract; CAS 92202-04-5)
- Pinus Strobus Bark Extract (Pinus species oil and extract; CAS 94266-48-5)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
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Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 18 May 2026
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Example: Cosmetic products must not contain the prohibited substances listed in Annex II
“prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
94 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Label required
Show targets (40 of 94)
- Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
- Benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7)
- Amylcinnamyl alcohol (2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol; CAS 101-85-9)
- Hexyl cinnamal (2-Benzylideneoctanal; CAS 101-86-0)
- Benzyl cinnamate (2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenylmethyl ester; CAS 103-41-3)
- Trimethylbenzenepropanol (3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene; CAS 103694-68-4)
- Anethole (CAS 104-46-1)
- Cinnamyl alcohol (CAS 104-54-1)
- Cinnamal (2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-; CAS 104-55-2)
- Anise alcohol (4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; CAS 105-13-5)
- Geranyl Acetate (2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,1-acetate, (2E)-; CAS 105-87-3)
- Citronellol (Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; CAS 106-22-9)
- Geraniol (2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-; CAS 106-24-1)
- Hydroxycitronellal (7-Hydroxycitronellal; CAS 107-75-5)
- Hexadecanolactone (Oxacyclohepta-decan-2-one; CAS 109-29-5)
- Santalol (CAS 11031-45-1)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Glutaral (Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial); CAS 111-30-8)
- Linalyl Acetate (3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate; CAS 115-95-7)
- Benzyl benzoate (CAS 120-51-4)
- Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenz-aldehyde; CAS 121-33-5)
- Amyl cinnamal (2-Benzylideneheptanal; CAS 122-40-7)
- Hexamethylindanopyran (1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran; CAS 1222-05-5)
- alpha-Isomethyl ionone (3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one; CAS 127-51-5)
- Zinc phenolsulfonate (Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate; CAS 127-82-2)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
- Limonene (1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene; CAS 138-86-3)
- Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate (2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate; CAS 151-05-3)
- Amyl Salicylate (Pentyl-2-hydroxy-benzoate; CAS 2050-08-0)
- Acetyl Cedrene (CAS 32388-55-9)
- Alpha-Damascone (1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; CAS 43052-87-5)
- Farnesol (2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-; CAS 4602-84-0)
- Sclareol (CAS 515-03-7)
- 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol; CAS 52-51-7)
- Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes (CAS 54464-57-2)
- Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; CAS 55406-53-6)
- Chlorobutanol (CAS 57-15-8)
- Terpinolene (p-Mentha-1,4-diene; CAS 586-62-9)
- Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol (3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)pent-4-en-2-ol; CAS 67801-20-1)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
Every product in the category
Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 1 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
“For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”
- LimitBenzophenone-3 (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone; CAS 131-57-7)
Limit 2.2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %. Field of application: a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products. Other: For a) and b) Not more than 0,5 % to protect product formulation a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %..
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
- Effective
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
“a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %”
Annex VI entry 4 (v2b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.06 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,06 %. Field of application: (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products). Other: Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. 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 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products..
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- Applies when
- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: rinse off, body area, sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
“(a) 0,06 %”
Annex III entry 324 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzethonium Chloride (CAS 121-54-0)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,1 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products other than oral products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Face or Eye area or Lips or Hair or Scalp or Nails or Hands or Underarm or Body or External genital area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy] ethyl]-, chloride · Benzethonium Chloride · 121-54-0 · 204-479-9 · (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products other than oral products · 0,1 %
Annex V entry 53 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzophenone-3 (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone; CAS 131-57-7)
Limit 6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %. Field of application: a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products. Other: For a) and b) Not more than 0,5 % to protect product formulation a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %..
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Lips or Face or Hands
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
- Effective
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
“a) 6 % b) 2,2 % c) 0,5 %”
Annex VI entry 4 (v1a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitTitanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
Limit 25 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use.. Field of application: (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray products (c) other products. Other: (a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use.”
Annex III entry 321 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitKojic Acid (5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one; CAS 501-30-4)
Limit 1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 1 %. Field of application: Face and hand products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Face or Hands
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 1 Feb 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Feb 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-02-01 and not be made available from 2025-11-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one (44) · Kojic Acid · 501-30-4 · 207-922-4 · Face and hand products · 1 %
Annex III entry 375 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzoic acid Sodium Benzoate (Benzoic acid and its sodium salt; CAS 65-85-0)
Limit 2.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2,5 % (acid). Field of application: Rinse-off products, except oral products.
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- Applies when
- Rinse-off product
- Applied to: Face or Eye area or Lips or Hair or Scalp or Nails or Hands or Underarm or Body or External genital area
Depends on: rinse off, body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Benzoic acid Sodium Benzoate · 65-85-0 532-32-1 · 200-618-2 208-534-8 · Rinse-off products, except oral products · 2,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 1 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhenoxyisopropanol (1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol; CAS 770-35-4)
Limit 2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2 %. Field of application: Use only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products. Other: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
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- Applies when
- Rinse-off product
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: rinse off, body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (7) · Phenoxyisopropanol · 770-35-4 · 212-222-7 · Use only in rinse-off products Not to be used in oral products · 2 %
Annex III entry 54 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyleugenol (CAS 93-15-2)
Limit 0.0002 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,0002 %. Field of application: Other leave-on products and oral products.
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- Applies when
- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: rinse off, body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Other leave-on products and oral products · 0,0002 %
Annex III entry 102 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethylphenylenediamines, their N- substituted derivatives and their salts, with the exception of the substance listed under reference numbers 9 a and 9 b of this Annex and the substances listed under reference numbers 364, 413, 1144, 1310, 1313 and 1507 of Annex II
Limit 5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base. Field of application: (b) Professional use. Other: The mixing ratio. ‘For professional use only. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.’.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- For professional use only
Depends on: professional use
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M36; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base”
Annex III entry 9 (l2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LabelTriclosan (5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol; CAS 3380-34-5)
Label required
For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.
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- Applies when
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
“For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.”
Annex V entry 25 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 56(4)
Must meet the conditions of Financial contributions covering separate collection, transport and treatment of waste batteries, compositional survey of mixed municipal waste, information under Art. 74 and data reporting under Art. 75
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“The financial contributions to be paid by the producer shall cover the following costs for the products that the producer makes available on the market in the Member State concerned”
Art. 56(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 6(1)
Must meet the conditions of Batteries do not contain substances restricted by Annex I unless the conditions of the restriction are met
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.”
Art. 6(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Extended producer responsibility (Arts. 56 to 76)
Must meet the conditions of Extended producer responsibility: Articles 8 and 8a of Directive 2008/98/EC and Chapter VIII (collection, treatment, financing, reporting)
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“Producers shall have extended producer responsibility for batteries that they make available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State.”
Art. 56(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 59(1)
Must meet the conditions of Separate collection of all waste portable batteries in the Member State where they are first made available, with a take-back and collection system
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“Producers of portable batteries or, where appointed in accordance with Article 57(1), producer responsibility organisations, shall ensure that all waste portable batteries, regardless of their nature, chemical composition, condition, brand or origin, are collected separately”
Art. 59(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 59(2)
Must meet the conditions of Take-back and collection system of collection points set up with distributors, treatment facilities, public authorities or voluntary points, covering the whole territory of the Member State
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“shall ensure that the waste portable battery take-back and collection system”
Art. 59(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 59(3)(a)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 45 % (2025-08-18), calculated under Annex XI
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Target date 2023-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“(a) 45 % by 31 December 2023;”
Art. 59(3)(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 59(3)(b)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 63 % (2027-12-31), calculated under Annex XI
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
Takes effect 31 Dec 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 Dec 2027
Target date 2027-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“(b) 63 % by 31 December 2027;”
Art. 59(3)(b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 59(3)(c)
Must meet the conditions of Attain and maintain durably the collection target for waste portable batteries: at least 73 % (2030-12-31), calculated under Annex XI
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
Takes effect 31 Dec 2030
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 Dec 2030
Target date 2030-12-31 as stated; Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“(c) 73 % by 31 December 2030.”
Art. 59(3)(c) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Authorised representative for EPR (Art. 56(3))
Registration required
Appointment, by written mandate, of an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility in each Member State where batteries are sold
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- Applies when
- Sells by distance contract to end-users in a Member State where it is not established
- Contains a battery
Depends on: distance sale to other member state, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Art. 96(2)(c): Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025.
- Source
“3. A producer as defined in Article 3, point (47)(d) shall appoint an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility in each Member State in which it sells batteries.”
Art. 56(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Producer registration (Art. 55(2)) of producers of batteries incorporated in appliances; a registration duty, not an information duty
Registration required
Register of producers of each Member State where the product with an incorporated battery is first made available (Art. 55(2): producers register before making batteries, including those incorporated in appliances, available)
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“Producers shall only make available batteries, including those incorporated in appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, on the market of a Member State”
Art. 55(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 11 design for removal
Must meet the conditions of Appliances are designed so that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed (by the end-user, or where not, by independent qualified professionals)
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 4 Jul 2018. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006L0066-20180704 from the Publications Office, the last one published; the Directive is repealed by Regulation 2023/1542 from 2025-08-18 except transitional provisions.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that manufacturers design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 11 removal instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions on how the incorporated batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by the end-user or by independent qualified professionals; where appropriate, the types of battery incorporated
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 4 Jul 2018. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006L0066-20180704 from the Publications Office, the last one published; the Directive is repealed by Regulation 2023/1542 from 2025-08-18 except transitional provisions.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
- Source
“Appliances in which batteries and accumulators are incorporated shall be accompanied by instructions on how those batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by either the end-user or by independent qualified professionals.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity x 138
138 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast)
Must meet the conditions of Art. 14(1)(a): prohibited substances listed in Annex II
Show targets (40 of 138)
- Cosmetic products must not contain the prohibited substances listed in Annex II
- Cosmetic products must contain restricted substances only under the Annex III restrictions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex IV colorants, used under the Annex IV conditions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex V preservatives, used under the Annex V conditions
- Cosmetic products must contain only Annex VI UV-filters, used under the Annex VI conditions
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Glyoxal (CAS 107-22-2)
- Calcium hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) (CAS 1333-86-4)
- 3-Carene; 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene (isodiprene) (CAS 13466-78-9)
- CI 77492 (Iron Oxide Yellow; CAS 51274-00-1)
- Anthocyanins (CAS 528-58-5)
- Terpenes and terpenoids (CAS 65996-98-7)
- Terpenes and terpenoids (CAS 68917-63-5)
- Terpene hydrocarbons (CAS 68956-56-9)
- Salicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)
- Terpene alcohols acetates (CAS 69103-01-1)
- Aluminum stearate Zinc stearate Magnesium stearate Calcium stearate (Aluminium, zinc, magnesium and calcium stearates; CAS 7047-84-9)
- Beetroot Red (CAS 7659-95-2)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Arachis Hypogaea Oil (Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives; CAS 8002-03-7)
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (Rosa damascena flower oil/extract; CAS 8007-01-0)
- Pinus Sylvestris Oil (Pinus sylvestris oil and extract; CAS 84012-35-1)
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil (Cupressus sempervirens oil and extract; CAS 84696-07-1)
- Abies Balsamea Needle Oil (Abies balsamea oil and extract; CAS 85085-34-3)
- Abies Alba Cone Oil (Abies alba oil and extract; CAS 90028-76-5)
- Pinus Mugo Pumilio Twig Leaf Extract (Pinus mugo pumilio oil and extract; CAS 90082-73-8)
- Pinus Nigra Bud (Pinus nigra oil and extract; CAS 90082-74-9)
- Pinus Pinaster Twig Leaf Oil (Pinus pinaster oil and extract; CAS 90082-75-0)
- Thuja Occidentalis Bark Extract (Thuja occidentalis oil and extract; CAS 90131-58-1)
- Benzalkonium bromide (Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate; CAS 91080-29-4)
- Abies Sibirica Oil (Abies sibirica oil and extract; CAS 91697-89-1)
- Picea Mariana Leaf Extract (Picea mariana oil and extract; CAS 91722-19-9)
- Abies Pectinata Oil (Abies pectinata oil and extract; CAS 92128-34-2)
- Pinus Cembra Twig Leaf Oil Pinus Cembra Twig Leaf Extract (Pinus cembra oil and extract; CAS 92202-04-5)
- Pinus Strobus Bark Extract (Pinus species oil and extract; CAS 94266-48-5)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 18 May 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Cosmetic products must not contain the prohibited substances listed in Annex II
“prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
Art. 14(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (consolidated 2026-05-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Label x 94
94 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Label required
Show targets (40 of 94)
- Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
- Benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7)
- Amylcinnamyl alcohol (2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol; CAS 101-85-9)
- Hexyl cinnamal (2-Benzylideneoctanal; CAS 101-86-0)
- Benzyl cinnamate (2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenylmethyl ester; CAS 103-41-3)
- Trimethylbenzenepropanol (3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene; CAS 103694-68-4)
- Anethole (CAS 104-46-1)
- Cinnamyl alcohol (CAS 104-54-1)
- Cinnamal (2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-; CAS 104-55-2)
- Anise alcohol (4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol; CAS 105-13-5)
- Geranyl Acetate (2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,1-acetate, (2E)-; CAS 105-87-3)
- Citronellol (Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; CAS 106-22-9)
- Geraniol (2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-; CAS 106-24-1)
- Hydroxycitronellal (7-Hydroxycitronellal; CAS 107-75-5)
- Hexadecanolactone (Oxacyclohepta-decan-2-one; CAS 109-29-5)
- Santalol (CAS 11031-45-1)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Glutaral (Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial); CAS 111-30-8)
- Linalyl Acetate (3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate; CAS 115-95-7)
- Benzyl benzoate (CAS 120-51-4)
- Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenz-aldehyde; CAS 121-33-5)
- Amyl cinnamal (2-Benzylideneheptanal; CAS 122-40-7)
- Hexamethylindanopyran (1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran; CAS 1222-05-5)
- alpha-Isomethyl ionone (3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one; CAS 127-51-5)
- Zinc phenolsulfonate (Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate; CAS 127-82-2)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
- Limonene (1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene; CAS 138-86-3)
- Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate (2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate; CAS 151-05-3)
- Amyl Salicylate (Pentyl-2-hydroxy-benzoate; CAS 2050-08-0)
- Acetyl Cedrene (CAS 32388-55-9)
- Alpha-Damascone (1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; CAS 43052-87-5)
- Farnesol (2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-; CAS 4602-84-0)
- Sclareol (CAS 515-03-7)
- 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol; CAS 52-51-7)
- Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes (CAS 54464-57-2)
- Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate; CAS 55406-53-6)
- Chlorobutanol (CAS 57-15-8)
- Terpinolene (p-Mentha-1,4-diene; CAS 586-62-9)
- Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol (3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)pent-4-en-2-ol; CAS 67801-20-1)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 1 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
“For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”
Annex III entry 45 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
Facts
What we need to know about your product
Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
Show 36 facts
- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
- Rules
- 7,526
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Body area
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR
- Rules
- 249
- Rinse off
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
- Rules
- 235
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR, US
- Rules
- 90
- Sprayable
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR
- Rules
- 48
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 39
- Intended for children under 3
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR
- Rules
- 24
- Battery category
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 22
- Otc drug claim
- Markets
- US, US-MN
- Rules
- 19
- Quasi drug or functional claim
- Markets
- JP, KR
- Rules
- 13
- Net content ml
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR
- Rules
- 10
- Battery chemistry
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 9
- Aerosol dispenser
- Markets
- JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 8
- Professional use
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 7
- Customised cosmetic
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 7
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 6
- Animal testing conducted
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR
- Rules
- 5
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Contains nanomaterial
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Intended for children under 12
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 2
- Single use
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 2
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Imported
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 1
- Cattle derived material
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Uses sunscreen term
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Safety substantiated
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Battery removable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
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Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.
Show 47 upcoming changes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Banned
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2
Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.7 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %
Annex III entry 75 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester; CAS 302776-68-7)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
Every product in the category
1 Jan 2027
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %
Annex III entry 75 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.004 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %
Annex III entry 75 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)- WarningUS-CAN-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CABisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CATacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAHydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAVoriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAWelding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- BanEUTriphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)
Banned
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2
Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUBenzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
Limit 0.7 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %
Annex III entry 75 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13EU
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester; CAS 302776-68-7)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
1 Jan 2027
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %
Annex III entry 75 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUBenzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
Limit 0.004 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %
Annex III entry 75 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Deodorants and antiperspirants, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
300 records dated 17 Mar 2023 to 21 Aug 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - men
Origin as stated: Germany
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - D.E.O-Balm
Origin as stated: Austria
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - PURE GAME
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - ISLAND VIBES
Origin as stated: Germany
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - control
Origin as stated: Portugal
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - Coral Dream
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - Blooming Sense
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - men Adventure ADRENALINE 48H
Origin as stated: United Kingdom
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Deodorants1 additional rule
See also
Related categories
- Cosmetics and personal care
Cosmetic products as defined in EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(i), the Korean Cosmetics Act and the Japanese PMD Act: substances or mixtures for external parts of the body, teeth or mucous membranes of the mouth, to clean, perfume, change appearance, protect, keep in good condition or correct body odours. Tattoo inks, drugs, devices and quasi-drug claims (JP/KR functional claims, US OTC drug claims) are flagged with attributes or claims, not separate roots.
- Deodorants
Cosmetic deodorants that mask or reduce odour without an antiperspirant claim.
- Antiperspirants
Products claiming to reduce perspiration (US: OTC drug, 21 CFR 350 monograph; EU/UK/KR/JP: cosmetic or functional).
- Skin care
Face and body skin products, sun protection and exfoliants.
- Hair care and colour
Shampoos, styling, waving, straightening and hair dyes.
- Nail products
Nail polish, care and artificial nail systems.
- Make-up
Colour cosmetics for face, eyes, lips and lashes.
- Oral care
Toothpaste, mouthwash and tooth whitening.
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