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  1. January 2027

    1 change · 47 rules
    • European UnionRestricts 7 substancesEuropean Union · Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated) · CosmeticsBan + more

      47 rules in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated), for products placed on the market, from 1 Jan 2027. Conditions differ by rule; see below.

      • Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)

        Max 0.05 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Deodorant (c) Make-up products (d) Leave-on products (except (a), (b) and (c)) (e) Rinse-off products · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 0.1 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Deodorant (c) Make-up products (d) Leave-on products (except (a), (b) and (c)) (e) Rinse-off products · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 0.2 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Deodorant (c) Make-up products (d) Leave-on products (except (a), (b) and (c)) (e) Rinse-off products · Applies when: Rinse-off product · 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).

        Max 0.9 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Deodorant (c) Make-up products (d) Leave-on products (except (a), (b) and (c)) (e) Rinse-off products · Every product in the category · 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).

      • 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: Not applied as a spray · 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).

        Max 0.15 % (content basis) in hair leave-on products that may lead to the exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 0.86 % (content basis) in hand leave-on products · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 0.89 % (content basis) in body and face rinse-off products · Applies when: Rinse-off product · 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).

        Max 10.59 % (content basis) in face leave-on products (except make-up products, eye liner products, eye shadow and mascara) · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 14.62 % (content basis) in lip products · Applies when: Applied to: Lips · 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).

        Max 15.76 % (content basis) in eye liner products · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 2 % (content basis) in talcum powder · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 23 % (content basis) in make-up products (except lip products, eye liner products, eye shadow, nail varnish and mascara) · Applies when: Applied to: Lips · 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).

        Max 3.13 % (content basis) in mascara · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 3.18 % (content basis) in toothpaste · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 3.24 % (content basis) in aerosol antiperspirants or deodorants · Applies when: Applied as a spray · 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).

        Max 3.61 % (content basis) in nail varnish · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 3.81 % (content basis) in other leave-on skin products (except non-aerosol antiperspirants or deodorants, aerosol antiperspirants or deodorants, face leave-on products, hand leave-on products and talcum powder) · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 4 % (content basis) in bar soap · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 43.31 % (content basis) in eye shadow · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 6.7 % (content basis) in all other hair leave-on products · Applies when: Leave-on product · 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).

        Max 7.14 % (content basis) in hair rinse-off products · Applies when: Rinse-off product · 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).

        Max 7.73 % (content basis) in non-aerosol antiperspirants or deodorants · Applies when: Not applied as a spray · 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).

      • Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

        Max 0.004 % (content basis) in oral products · Applies when: Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums · 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).

        Max 0.2 % (content basis) in face make-up and make-up remover products · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 0.5 % (content basis) in leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) · Applies when: Leave-on product; Applied as a spray · 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).

        Max 0.5 % (content basis) in leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion) · Applies when: Leave-on product; Applied to: Body; Not applied as a spray · 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).

        Max 0.5 % (content basis) in rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) · Applies when: Rinse-off product · 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).

        Max 0.7 % (content basis) in body lotion · Applies when: Applied to: Body · 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).

        Max 0.91 % (content basis) in deodorant products (spray/aerosol) · Applies when: Applied as a spray · 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).

        Max 1.3 % (content basis) in shower gel/bath products · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 4 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) · Every product in the category · 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).

      • Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)

        Max 0.032 % (content basis) in deodorants and antiperspirants · Every product in the category · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.063 % (content basis) in leave-on products for the anogenital area (baby wipes and intimate wipes) · Applies when: Leave-on product · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.11 % (content basis) in lip make-up products, lipstick, lip salves · Every product in the category · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.15 % (content basis) in leave-on skin products (except lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants, fragrance products, eye products, face make-up and make-up remover) and nail products · Applies when: Leave-on product; Applied to: Eye area or Lips · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.35 % (content basis) in oral products · Applies when: Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.6 % (content basis) in fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) · Every product in the category · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 0.65 % (content basis) in eye products, face make-up and make-up remover · Applies when: Applied to: Eye area · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 1.2 % (content basis) in hair leave-on products · Applies when: Leave-on product · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

        Max 1.2 % (content basis) in skin and hair rinse-off products · Applies when: Rinse-off product · Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

      • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester; CAS 302776-68-7)

        Max 10 % (content basis) · Every product in the category · 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).

      • Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

        Every product in the category · 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).

      • Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6)

        Max 0.1 % (content basis) in mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 0.72 % (content basis) in toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 1 % (content basis) in other products · Every product in the category · 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).

        Max 1 % (content basis) in toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age · Every product in the category · 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).

      Consolidated text: European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  2. February 2027

    1 change · 5 rules
  3. December 2027

    1 change

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