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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
Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
- retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
- GB plastic food-contact rules (retained Reg. 10/2011)
- GB ceramics rules
- UK REACH restrictions
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
- PSTI
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20263 areas read · 3 not read yet
- retained and amended Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II to VI and Art. 19 (legislation.gov.uk)
- retained Reg. 1223/2009 Arts. 4 to 13: UK Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report, product information file, SCPN notification (legislation.gov.uk)
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1478): labelling language
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 offences, penalties and enforcement powers
- differences between GB and Northern Ireland
- packaging rules, and the SPF and UVA testing approach for sunscreen claims (Recommendation 2006/647/EC)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 13 Nov 20255 areas read · 9 not read yet
Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.
- retained Reg. 1169/2011
- Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
- Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
- contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
- GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
- GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c)
- GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients)
- Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework)
- Scottish
- Welsh and Northern Irish regulations
- HFSS promotion and placement rules
- front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary)
- UK GM and claims registers
- import controls (IPAFFS)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 4 not read yet
- UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016
- EMC Regs 2016
- Radio Equipment Regs 2017
- RoHS Regs 2012
- WEEE Regs 2013
- PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023
- Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994
- GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021)
- Northern Ireland EU-rule application
- GB REACH article duty
- producer compliance scheme fees
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20254 areas read · 6 not read yet
- Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890)
- Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
- GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored)
- revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments)
- Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters
- Northern Ireland EU battery rule application
- producer compliance scheme fees
- SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered
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Placing on the market of a cosmetic whose final formulation was animal tested
Banned
Exemptions (1)
Does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data
“Paragraph 1 does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Tested on animals
Depends on: animal testing conducted
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“where the final formulation of the product has been the subject of animal testing in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation;”
Placing on the market of a cosmetic with animal-tested ingredients or combinations of ingredients
Banned
Exemptions (1)
Does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data
“Paragraph 1 does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Tested on animals
Depends on: animal testing conducted
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“where the ingredients or combinations of ingredients of the product have been the subject of animal testing in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
1,735 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products as retained in Great Britain (assimilated law)
Banned
Show targets (40 of 1,735)
- Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
- 1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene (CAS 100-00-5)
- 4-Vinylcyclohexene (CAS 100-40-3)
- Styrene (CAS 100-42-5)
- Benzyl chloride (CAS 100-44-7)
- Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole (CAS 10004-44-1)
- Nickel difluoride (CAS 10028-18-9)
- Strontium nitrate (CAS 10042-76-9)
- Boric acid (CAS 10043-35-3)
- Hydroxylammonium hydrogensulfate; hydroxylamine sulfate(1:1) (CAS 10046-00-1)
- Distillates (petroleum), carbon-treated light paraffinic, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-97-4)
- Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-98-5)
- Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-99-6)
- Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, carbon-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-02-4)
- Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, clay-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-03-5)
- Extracts (petroleum), light vacuum, gas oil solvent, carbon-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-04-6)
- Extracts (petroleum), light vacuum gas oil solvent, clay-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-05-7)
- Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100684-33-1)
- Residual oils (petroleum), carbon-treated solvent-dewaxed, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-37-5)
- Residual oils (petroleum), clay-treated solvent-dewaxed, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-38-6)
- Slack wax (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100684-49-9)
- halosulfuron-methyl (ISO); methyl 3-chloro-5-{[(4,6- dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}-1- methyl-1H-pyrazole-4- carboxylate (CAS 100784-20-1)
- Fenadiazole (INN) (CAS 1008-65-7)
- (6R-trans)-1-((7-Ammonio-2-carboxylato-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo-[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)pyridinium iodide (CAS 100988-63-4)
- Chlorpropham (ISO); isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate (CAS 101-21-3)
- Hyoscyamine, its salts and derivatives (CAS 101-31-5)
- 4,4'-Methylene bis(N,N-dimethyl)benzenamine (CAS 101-61-1)
- 4,4′-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate; diphenylmethane-4,4′-diisocyanate (CAS 101-68-8)
- 4,4'-Methylenedianiline (CAS 101-77-9)
- 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether (4,4'-Oxydianiline) (CAS 101-80-4)
- Diglycidyl resorcinol ether (DGRE) (CAS 101-90-6)
- Nickel(II) selenite (CAS 10101-96-9)
- Cycloxydim (ISO); 2-(N-ethoxybutanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one (CAS 101205-02-1)
- Cobalt sulfate (CAS 10124-43-3)
- Absorption oils, bicyclo arom. and heterocylic hydrocarbon fraction, if they contain > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene (CAS 101316-45-4)
- Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised full-range middle (CAS 101316-57-8)
- Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised middle coker (CAS 101316-59-0)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C>25, solvent-extd., deasphalted, dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-69-2)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C17-32, solvent-extd., dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-70-5)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C20-35, solvent-extd., dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-71-6)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
Every product in the category
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
“a prohibited substances listed in Annex II;”
19 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Banned
Show targets (19 of 19)
- Acid red 195 (CAS 12220-24-5)
- CI 15800 (Calcium bis[3-hydroxy-4-(phenylazo)-2-naphthoate])
- CI 10020
- CI 16230 (Disodium 7-hydroxy-8-(phenylazo)naphthalene-1,3-disulphonate)
- CI 18050
- CI 21230
- CI 11680 (2-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide)
- CI 26100
- CI 42045
- CI 11710
- CI 42510
- CI 42735
- CI 44045
- CI 47000
- CI 50420 (Sulfonated nigrosine color)
- CI 59040 (Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate)
- CI 12010 (4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol)
- CI 60730
- CI 71105 (Bisbenzimidazo[2,1-b:2',1'-i]benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-8,17-dione)
- Applied to: Lips or Mouth or Teeth and gums or External genital area
Depends on: body area
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Acid red 195 (CAS 12220-24-5)
From the official list: Sodium 4-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-3-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate · Acid red 195 · 12220-24-5 · — · Red · Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Annex IV entry 153 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“Not to be used in oral products.”
32 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Banned
Show targets (32 of 32)
- Bromothymol blue (CAS 76-59-5)
- Bromocresol green (CAS 76-60-8)
- CI 73900 (5,12-Dihydroquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione)
- CI 73915 (5,12-Dihydro-2,9-dimethylquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione)
- CI 74100 (29H,31H-Phthalocyanine)
- CI 74180
- CI 12120 (1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol)
- CI 12370
- CI 12420
- CI 12480
- CI 12700 (2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one)
- CI 10006
- CI 15620 (Sodium 4-[(2-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]naphthalenesulphonate)
- CI 18130
- CI 18690
- CI 18736
- CI 18820
- CI 20470
- CI 24790
- CI 40215
- CI 42080
- CI 42100
- CI 42170
- CI 11725
- CI 45100
- CI 45190
- CI 45220
- CI 50325
- CI 51319
- CI 60724 (1-Anilino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone)
- CI 61585
- CI 62045
- Leave-on product
Depends on: rinse off
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Bromothymol blue (CAS 76-59-5)
From the official list: Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, S,S-dioxide · Bromothymol blue · 76-59-5 · 200-971-2 · Blue · Rinse-off products
Annex IV entry 151 (leave-on) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: Polychloro copper phthalocyanine · 74260 · Green · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 107 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]benzenesulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 15510 · Orange · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 21 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: Disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxidonaphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 10316 · Yellow · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 3 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate · 45405 · Red · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 78 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)200 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 200)
- Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
- Hexamethylenetetramine (CAS 100-97-0)
- Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (CAS 103597-45-1)
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (CAS 103597-45-1)
- Chlorphenesin (3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2 diol; CAS 104-29-0)
- Hydroxycitronellal (7-Hydroxycitronellal; CAS 107-75-5)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- Toluene (CAS 108-88-3)
- Sorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate (Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts; CAS 110-44-1)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Glutaral (Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial); CAS 111-30-8)
- Diethylene glycol (Diethylene glycol (DEG); CAS 111-46-6)
- Methyl octine carbonate (Methyl octine carbonate; CAS 111-80-8)
- Methyl octine carbonate (Methyl octine carbonate; CAS 111-80-8)
- Butoxydiglycol (Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE); CAS 112-34-5)
- Undecylenic acid, potassium undecylenate, sodium undecylenate, calcium undecylenate (Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts; CAS 112-38-9)
- Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor (CAS 113783-61-2)
- PEG-25 PABA (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-aminobenzoate; CAS 116242-27-4)
- Homosalate (Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy-, 3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexyl ester/Homosalate; CAS 118-56-9)
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate (2-Ethylhexyl salicylate/Octisalate; CAS 118-60-5)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Phenoxyethanol (2-Phenoxyethanol; CAS 122-99-6)
- Allyl Caproate (Allyl hexanoate; CAS 123-68-2)
- Chloramine-T (Tosylchloramide sodium (INN); CAS 127-65-1)
- Zinc phenolsulfonate (Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate; CAS 127-82-2)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- Calcium hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0)
- Benzophenone-3 (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone; CAS 131-57-7)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) (CAS 1333-86-4)
- Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
Every product in the category
Dates run from 3 Jun 2021 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
From the official list: Benzyl alcohol · Benzyl Alcohol · 100-51-6 · 202-859-9 · 1,0 %
Annex V entry 34 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)80 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 80)
- Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
- HC Violet No 2 (1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]; CAS 104226-19-9)
- HC Yellow No 7 (CAS 104226-21-3)
- HC Yellow No 13 (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline; CAS 10442-83-8)
- HC Blue No 12 (CAS 104516-93-0)
- Acid Black 1 (CAS 1064-48-8)
- HC Yellow No 10 (1,5-Di-(beta-hydroxyethylamino)-2-nitro-4-chlorobenzene; CAS 109023-83-8)
- Butoxyethanol (Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE); CAS 111-76-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- Disperse Violet 1 (1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone; CAS 128-95-0)
- 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol (Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-; CAS 131657-78-8)
- HC Red No 17 (CAS 1449471-67-3)
- HC Orange No 6 (CAS 1449653-83-1)
- HC Yellow No 17 (CAS 1450801-55-4)
- Acid Red 92 (CAS 18472-87-2)
- Acid Yellow 23 (CAS 1934-21-0)
- Disperse Black 9 (Ethanol, 2,2’-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis-; CAS 20721-50-0)
- HC Blue No 11 (CAS 23920-15-2)
- HC Red No 7 (2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 24905-87-1)
- Curry Red (CAS 25956-17-6)
- Acid Red 18 (CAS 2611-82-7)
- 4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (1-(beta-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene; CAS 27080-42-8)
- 2,2'-Methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl (Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-amino-], dihydrochloride; CAS 27311-52-0)
- HC Red No 1 (2-Nitro-N1-phenyl-benzene-1,4-diamine; CAS 2784-89-6)
- 2,6-Diamino-3-((Pyridine-3-yl)azo)Pyridine (2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3-pyridinylazo); CAS 28365-08-4)
- HC Red No 3 (CAS 2871-01-4)
- Dihydroxy indoline Dihydroxy indoline HBr (2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-diol and its hydrobromide salt; CAS 29539-03-5)
- HC Red No 13 (2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride; CAS 29705-39-3)
- Dihydroxyindole (1H-Indole-5,6-diol; CAS 3131-52-0)
- Basic Violet 2 (CAS 3248-91-7)
- HC Blue No 2 (2,2′-[[4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenyl]imino]bisethanol; CAS 33229-34-4)
- Acid Red 52 (CAS 3520-42-1)
- Acid Red 33 (Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate; CAS 3567-66-6)
- Acid Blue 9 (CAS 3844-45-9)
- Hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate (CAS 38866-20-5)
- Acid Blue 62 (CAS 4368-56-3)
- Acid Green 25 (CAS 4403-90-1)
- Acid Violet 43 (CAS 4430-18-6)
- HC Yellow No 2 (2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol; CAS 4926-55-0)
- HC Blue 16 (CAS 502453-61-4)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Type of hair dye: Non-oxidative (semi-permanent or temporary)
Depends on: hair dye type
Dates run from 3 Sep 2017 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
From the official list: (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · (b) 1,0 %
Annex III entry 221 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)81 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 81)
- Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
- HC Yellow No 13 (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline; CAS 10442-83-8)
- HC Blue No 12 (CAS 104516-93-0)
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Hydroxyethoxy Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl (2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride; CAS 1079221-49-0)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol HCl (5-Amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol hydrochloride; CAS 110102-85-7)
- Butoxyethanol (Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE); CAS 111-76-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- p-Aminophenol (4-Aminophenol; CAS 123-30-8)
- Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl (CAS 1256553-33-9)
- Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) HCl (CAS 128729-30-6)
- 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol (Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-; CAS 131657-78-8)
- 1-Hexyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate (1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1); CAS 1361000-03-4)
- 2,6-Diaminopyridine (Pyridine-2,6-diyldiamine; CAS 141-86-6)
- 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene (1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene; CAS 149330-25-6)
- 2-Amino-5-Ethylphenol HCl (Phenol, 2-Amino-5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride; CAS 149861-22-3)
- p-Methylaminophenol p-Methylaminophenol sulphate (p-Methylaminophenol and its sulphate; CAS 150-75-4)
- 1-Hydroxyethyl-4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate (CAS 155601-30-2)
- 2,5,6-Triamino-4-Pyrimidinol Sulfate (4-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate; CAS 1603-02-7)
- 2-Amino-3- Hydroxypyridine (2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; CAS 16867-03-1)
- Acid Red 92 (CAS 18472-87-2)
- Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl (CAS 220158-86-1)
- 4-Formyl-1-Methylquinolinium-p-Toluenesulfonate (CAS 223398-02-5)
- 6-Hydroxyindole (1H-Indol-6-ol; CAS 2380-86-1)
- Hydroxybenzomorpholine (3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-ol; CAS 26021-57-8)
- 4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (1-(beta-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene; CAS 27080-42-8)
- 2,2'-Methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl (Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-amino-], dihydrochloride; CAS 27311-52-0)
- 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene (5-Amino-o-cresol; CAS 2835-95-2)
- 4-Amino-m-Cresol (CAS 2835-99-6)
- 2,6-Diamino-3-((Pyridine-3-yl)azo)Pyridine (2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3-pyridinylazo); CAS 28365-08-4)
- HC Red No 3 (CAS 2871-01-4)
- HC Red No 13 (2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride; CAS 29705-39-3)
- Dihydroxyindole (1H-Indole-5,6-diol; CAS 3131-52-0)
- Basic Violet 2 (CAS 3248-91-7)
- 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS 337906-36-2)
- Acid Red 52 (CAS 3520-42-1)
- HC Yellow No 2 (2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol; CAS 4926-55-0)
- Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate (2,4,5,6-Tetraaminopyrimidine sulphate; CAS 5392-28-9)
- N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS 54381-16-7)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Type of hair dye: Oxidative
Depends on: hair dye type
Dates run from 3 Sep 2017 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
“(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating”
25 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1.5 % (content basis)
Show targets (25 of 25)
- Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- Cetrimonium chloride (C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 112-02-7)
- Quinine (Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8.alpha., 9R)- and its salts; CAS 130-95-0)
- Strontium peroxide (CAS 1314-18-7)
- Oxyqui-noline sulphate (Bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate; CAS 134-31-6)
- Benzylhemiformal (Methanol, (phenylmethoxy-); CAS 14548-60-8)
- Behentrimonium chloride (C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 17301-53-0)
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (CAS 26172-55-4)
- Methylisothiazolinone (2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one; CAS 2682-20-4)
- 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (CAS 30007-47-7)
- Laureth-9 (Polidocanol; CAS 3055-99-0)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon (CAS 50650-76-5)
- Thioglycolic acid (Thioglycolic acid and its salts; CAS 68-11-1)
- Phenoxyisopropanol (1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol; CAS 770-35-4)
- Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (CAS 85-91-6)
- o-Phenylphenol (CAS 90-43-7)
- Benzalkonium bromide (Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate; CAS 91080-29-4)
- Tagetes patula flower extract Tagetes patula flower oil (CAS 91722-29-1)
- Tagetes minuta flower extract Tagetes minuta flower oil (CAS 91770-75-1)
- Methyleugenol (CAS 93-15-2)
- CI 42520
- Rinse-off product
Depends on: rinse off
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
From the official list: 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea · Triclocarban · 101-20-2 · 202-924-1 · Rinse-off products · 1,5 %
Annex III entry 100 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 0.15 % (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Disodium fluorophosphate; CAS 10163-15-2)
- Strontium chloride (Strontium chloride hexahydrate; CAS 10476-85-4)
- Ammonium Fluoride (CAS 12125-01-8)
- Potassium Monofluorophosphate (Dipotassium fluorophosphate; CAS 14104-28-0)
- Potassium Fluorosilicate (Dipotassium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16871-90-2)
- Sodium Fluorosilicate (Disodium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16893-85-9)
- Ammonium Fluorosilicate (Ammonium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16919-19-0)
- Magnesium Fluorosilicate (Magnesium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16949-65-8)
- Ammonium Monofluorophosphate (CAS 20859-38-5)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Cetylamine Hydrofluoride (Hexadecyl ammonium fluoride; CAS 3151-59-5)
- Octadecenyl-Ammonium Fluoride (9-Octadecen-1-amine hydrofluoride; CAS 36505-83-6)
- Strontium acetate (Strontium acetate hemihydrate; CAS 543-94-2)
- Nicomethanol Hydrofluoride (3-Pyridinemethanol hydrofluoride; CAS 62756-44-9)
- Benzoic acid Sodium Benzoate (Benzoic acid and its sodium salt; CAS 65-85-0)
- Sodium Fluoride (CAS 7681-49-4)
- Hydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
- Magnesium Fluoride (CAS 7783-40-6)
- Stannous Fluoride (Tin difluoride; CAS 7783-47-3)
- Aluminum Fluoride (Aluminium fluoride; CAS 7784-18-1)
- Potassium Fluoride (CAS 7789-23-3)
- Calcium Monofluorophosphate (Calcium fluorophosphate; CAS 7789-74-4)
- Calcium Fluoride (CAS 7789-75-5)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- 6-Methyl Coumarin (6-Methylcoumarin; CAS 92-48-8)
- 3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio)propylbis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride
- N,N′,N′-Tris(polyoxyethylene)-N-hexadecylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Disodium fluorophosphate; CAS 10163-15-2)
“0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %”
Limit 2.1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2,1 % (as strontium). When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2,1 %. Field of application: (b) Shampoo and face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“2,1 % (as strontium). When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2,1 %”
19 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 2 % (content basis)
Show targets (19 of 19)
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- Hydroquinone (CAS 123-31-9)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Lithium hydroxide (CAS 1310-65-2)
- Oxalic acid (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts; CAS 144-62-7)
- p-Hydroxyanisol (Hydroquinone methylether/Mequinol; CAS 150-76-5)
- 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene (5-Amino-o-cresol; CAS 2835-95-2)
- 4-Amino-m-Cresol (CAS 2835-99-6)
- 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethyl Aminophenol (5-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol; CAS 55302-96-0)
- m-Aminophenol m-Aminophenol HCl m-Aminophenol sulfate (m-Aminophenol and its salts; CAS 591-27-5)
- Thioglycolic acid (Thioglycolic acid and its salts; CAS 68-11-1)
- 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol sulfate (2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol, its hydrochloride and its sulphate; CAS 70643-19-5)
- Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide; CAS 75980-60-8)
- Hydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
- 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate (2-[(3amino-4-methoxyphenyl) amino]ethanol and its sulphate; CAS 83763-47-7)
- Benzoyl peroxide (Dibenzoyl peroxide; CAS 94-36-0)
- Thioglycolic acid esters
- Methylphenylenediamines, 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
- For professional use only
Depends on: professional use
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
“After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base For professional use only.”
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (d) 2,6 %. Field of application: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products · (d) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,3 %. Field of application: (a) Toothpastes Hand soaps Body soaps/Shower gels Deodorants (non-spray) Face powders and blemish concealers Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) 0,3 %”
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 2,6 %. Field of application: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants · (e) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.65 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Limit 0.003 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Limit 0.009 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Limit 2.2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: For product types— (a) 2.2%; (b) 6%; (c) 0.5%.. Field of application: Product types— (a) skin products, other than those listed in paragraph (b), including all propellant and pump spray skin products; (b) face products, hand products and lip products (excluding propellant and pump spray face products, hand products and lip products); (c) all other cosmetic products.. Other: For product types (a) and (b), not to be used at more than 0.5% to protect product formulation. If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed, for product types— (a) 1.7%; (b) 5.5%..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“For product types— (a) 2.2%; (b) 6%; (c) 0.5%.”
Limit 0.8 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,8 %. Field of application: (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray. 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.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the official list: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl · 60372-77-2 · 434-630-6 · (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray · 0,8 %
Annex III entry 197 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)- Ban
Placing on the market of a cosmetic whose final formulation was animal tested
Banned
Exemptions (1)
Does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data
“Paragraph 1 does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
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Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Tested on animals
Depends on: animal testing conducted
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“where the final formulation of the product has been the subject of animal testing in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation;”
Art. 18(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
Placing on the market of a cosmetic with animal-tested ingredients or combinations of ingredients
Banned
Exemptions (1)
Does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data
“Paragraph 1 does not prevent the use of historic animal testing data in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
Art. 18(1A) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab) The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Tested on animals
Depends on: animal testing conducted
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“where the ingredients or combinations of ingredients of the product have been the subject of animal testing in order to meet the requirements of this Regulation.”
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- Ban x 1,735
1,735 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products as retained in Great Britain (assimilated law)
Banned
Show targets (40 of 1,735)
- Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
- 1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene (CAS 100-00-5)
- 4-Vinylcyclohexene (CAS 100-40-3)
- Styrene (CAS 100-42-5)
- Benzyl chloride (CAS 100-44-7)
- Hymexazol (ISO); 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole (CAS 10004-44-1)
- Nickel difluoride (CAS 10028-18-9)
- Strontium nitrate (CAS 10042-76-9)
- Boric acid (CAS 10043-35-3)
- Hydroxylammonium hydrogensulfate; hydroxylamine sulfate(1:1) (CAS 10046-00-1)
- Distillates (petroleum), carbon-treated light paraffinic, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-97-4)
- Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-98-5)
- Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100683-99-6)
- Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, carbon-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-02-4)
- Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent, clay-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-03-5)
- Extracts (petroleum), light vacuum, gas oil solvent, carbon-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-04-6)
- Extracts (petroleum), light vacuum gas oil solvent, clay-treated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-05-7)
- Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100684-33-1)
- Residual oils (petroleum), carbon-treated solvent-dewaxed, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-37-5)
- Residual oils (petroleum), clay-treated solvent-dewaxed, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 100684-38-6)
- Slack wax (petroleum), carbon-treated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen (CAS 100684-49-9)
- halosulfuron-methyl (ISO); methyl 3-chloro-5-{[(4,6- dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}-1- methyl-1H-pyrazole-4- carboxylate (CAS 100784-20-1)
- Fenadiazole (INN) (CAS 1008-65-7)
- (6R-trans)-1-((7-Ammonio-2-carboxylato-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo-[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)pyridinium iodide (CAS 100988-63-4)
- Chlorpropham (ISO); isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate (CAS 101-21-3)
- Hyoscyamine, its salts and derivatives (CAS 101-31-5)
- 4,4'-Methylene bis(N,N-dimethyl)benzenamine (CAS 101-61-1)
- 4,4′-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate; diphenylmethane-4,4′-diisocyanate (CAS 101-68-8)
- 4,4'-Methylenedianiline (CAS 101-77-9)
- 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether (4,4'-Oxydianiline) (CAS 101-80-4)
- Diglycidyl resorcinol ether (DGRE) (CAS 101-90-6)
- Nickel(II) selenite (CAS 10101-96-9)
- Cycloxydim (ISO); 2-(N-ethoxybutanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one (CAS 101205-02-1)
- Cobalt sulfate (CAS 10124-43-3)
- Absorption oils, bicyclo arom. and heterocylic hydrocarbon fraction, if they contain > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene (CAS 101316-45-4)
- Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised full-range middle (CAS 101316-57-8)
- Distillates (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised middle coker (CAS 101316-59-0)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C>25, solvent-extd., deasphalted, dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-69-2)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C17-32, solvent-extd., dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-70-5)
- Lubricating oils (petroleum), C20-35, solvent-extd., dewaxed, hydrogenated, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract (CAS 101316-71-6)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
“a prohibited substances listed in Annex II;”
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- Ban x 19
19 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Banned
Show targets (19 of 19)
- Acid red 195 (CAS 12220-24-5)
- CI 15800 (Calcium bis[3-hydroxy-4-(phenylazo)-2-naphthoate])
- CI 10020
- CI 16230 (Disodium 7-hydroxy-8-(phenylazo)naphthalene-1,3-disulphonate)
- CI 18050
- CI 21230
- CI 11680 (2-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide)
- CI 26100
- CI 42045
- CI 11710
- CI 42510
- CI 42735
- CI 44045
- CI 47000
- CI 50420 (Sulfonated nigrosine color)
- CI 59040 (Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate)
- CI 12010 (4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol)
- CI 60730
- CI 71105 (Bisbenzimidazo[2,1-b:2',1'-i]benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-8,17-dione)
- Applies when
- Applied to: Lips or Mouth or Teeth and gums or External genital area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Acid red 195 (CAS 12220-24-5)
From the official list: Sodium 4-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-3-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate · Acid red 195 · 12220-24-5 · — · Red · Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Annex IV entry 153 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- BanSalicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“Not to be used in oral products.”
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- Ban x 32
32 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Banned
Show targets (32 of 32)
- Bromothymol blue (CAS 76-59-5)
- Bromocresol green (CAS 76-60-8)
- CI 73900 (5,12-Dihydroquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione)
- CI 73915 (5,12-Dihydro-2,9-dimethylquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione)
- CI 74100 (29H,31H-Phthalocyanine)
- CI 74180
- CI 12120 (1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol)
- CI 12370
- CI 12420
- CI 12480
- CI 12700 (2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one)
- CI 10006
- CI 15620 (Sodium 4-[(2-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]naphthalenesulphonate)
- CI 18130
- CI 18690
- CI 18736
- CI 18820
- CI 20470
- CI 24790
- CI 40215
- CI 42080
- CI 42100
- CI 42170
- CI 11725
- CI 45100
- CI 45190
- CI 45220
- CI 50325
- CI 51319
- CI 60724 (1-Anilino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone)
- CI 61585
- CI 62045
- Applies when
- Leave-on product
Depends on: rinse off
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Bromothymol blue (CAS 76-59-5)
From the official list: Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, S,S-dioxide · Bromothymol blue · 76-59-5 · 200-971-2 · Blue · Rinse-off products
Annex IV entry 151 (leave-on) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- BanCI 74260 (Polychloro copper phthalocyanine)
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: Polychloro copper phthalocyanine · 74260 · Green · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 107 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- BanCI 15510
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]benzenesulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 15510 · Orange · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 21 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- BanCI 10316
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: Disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxidonaphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 10316 · Yellow · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 3 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- BanCI 45405
Banned
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate · 45405 · Red · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 78 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 200
200 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 200)
- Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
- Hexamethylenetetramine (CAS 100-97-0)
- Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (CAS 103597-45-1)
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (CAS 103597-45-1)
- Chlorphenesin (3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2 diol; CAS 104-29-0)
- Hydroxycitronellal (7-Hydroxycitronellal; CAS 107-75-5)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- Toluene (CAS 108-88-3)
- Sorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate (Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts; CAS 110-44-1)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Methyl 2-Octynoate (Methyl Oct-2-ynoate; CAS 111-12-6)
- Glutaral (Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial); CAS 111-30-8)
- Diethylene glycol (Diethylene glycol (DEG); CAS 111-46-6)
- Methyl octine carbonate (Methyl octine carbonate; CAS 111-80-8)
- Methyl octine carbonate (Methyl octine carbonate; CAS 111-80-8)
- Butoxydiglycol (Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE); CAS 112-34-5)
- Undecylenic acid, potassium undecylenate, sodium undecylenate, calcium undecylenate (Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts; CAS 112-38-9)
- Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor (CAS 113783-61-2)
- PEG-25 PABA (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-aminobenzoate; CAS 116242-27-4)
- Homosalate (Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy-, 3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexyl ester/Homosalate; CAS 118-56-9)
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate (2-Ethylhexyl salicylate/Octisalate; CAS 118-60-5)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Methyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
- Phenoxyethanol (2-Phenoxyethanol; CAS 122-99-6)
- Allyl Caproate (Allyl hexanoate; CAS 123-68-2)
- Chloramine-T (Tosylchloramide sodium (INN); CAS 127-65-1)
- Zinc phenolsulfonate (Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate; CAS 127-82-2)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- BHT (2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; CAS 128-37-0)
- Calcium hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0)
- Benzophenone-3 (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone; CAS 131-57-7)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- CI 77947 (Zinc oxide; CAS 1314-13-2)
- Carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) (CAS 1333-86-4)
- Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Dates run from 3 Jun 2021 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)
From the official list: Benzyl alcohol · Benzyl Alcohol · 100-51-6 · 202-859-9 · 1,0 %
Annex V entry 34 · fetched 2026-10-10
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- Limit x 80
80 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 80)
- Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
- HC Violet No 2 (1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]; CAS 104226-19-9)
- HC Yellow No 7 (CAS 104226-21-3)
- HC Yellow No 13 (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline; CAS 10442-83-8)
- HC Blue No 12 (CAS 104516-93-0)
- Acid Black 1 (CAS 1064-48-8)
- HC Yellow No 10 (1,5-Di-(beta-hydroxyethylamino)-2-nitro-4-chlorobenzene; CAS 109023-83-8)
- Butoxyethanol (Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE); CAS 111-76-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- Disperse Violet 1 (1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone; CAS 128-95-0)
- 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol (Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-; CAS 131657-78-8)
- HC Red No 17 (CAS 1449471-67-3)
- HC Orange No 6 (CAS 1449653-83-1)
- HC Yellow No 17 (CAS 1450801-55-4)
- Acid Red 92 (CAS 18472-87-2)
- Acid Yellow 23 (CAS 1934-21-0)
- Disperse Black 9 (Ethanol, 2,2’-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis-; CAS 20721-50-0)
- HC Blue No 11 (CAS 23920-15-2)
- HC Red No 7 (2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 24905-87-1)
- Curry Red (CAS 25956-17-6)
- Acid Red 18 (CAS 2611-82-7)
- 4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (1-(beta-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene; CAS 27080-42-8)
- 2,2'-Methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl (Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-amino-], dihydrochloride; CAS 27311-52-0)
- HC Red No 1 (2-Nitro-N1-phenyl-benzene-1,4-diamine; CAS 2784-89-6)
- 2,6-Diamino-3-((Pyridine-3-yl)azo)Pyridine (2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3-pyridinylazo); CAS 28365-08-4)
- HC Red No 3 (CAS 2871-01-4)
- Dihydroxy indoline Dihydroxy indoline HBr (2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-diol and its hydrobromide salt; CAS 29539-03-5)
- HC Red No 13 (2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride; CAS 29705-39-3)
- Dihydroxyindole (1H-Indole-5,6-diol; CAS 3131-52-0)
- Basic Violet 2 (CAS 3248-91-7)
- HC Blue No 2 (2,2′-[[4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenyl]imino]bisethanol; CAS 33229-34-4)
- Acid Red 52 (CAS 3520-42-1)
- Acid Red 33 (Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate; CAS 3567-66-6)
- Acid Blue 9 (CAS 3844-45-9)
- Hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate (CAS 38866-20-5)
- Acid Blue 62 (CAS 4368-56-3)
- Acid Green 25 (CAS 4403-90-1)
- Acid Violet 43 (CAS 4430-18-6)
- HC Yellow No 2 (2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol; CAS 4926-55-0)
- HC Blue 16 (CAS 502453-61-4)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- Type of hair dye: Non-oxidative (semi-permanent or temporary)
Depends on: hair dye type
- Effective
Dates run from 3 Sep 2017 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
From the official list: (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · (b) 1,0 %
Annex III entry 221 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- Limit x 81
81 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1 % (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 81)
- Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
- HC Yellow No 13 (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline; CAS 10442-83-8)
- HC Blue No 12 (CAS 104516-93-0)
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Hydroxyethoxy Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl (2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride; CAS 1079221-49-0)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- 5-Amino-4-Chloro-o-Cresol HCl (5-Amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol hydrochloride; CAS 110102-85-7)
- Butoxyethanol (Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE); CAS 111-76-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- p-Aminophenol (4-Aminophenol; CAS 123-30-8)
- Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl (CAS 1256553-33-9)
- Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) HCl (CAS 128729-30-6)
- 2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol (Phenol, 2-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-; CAS 131657-78-8)
- 1-Hexyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate (1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1); CAS 1361000-03-4)
- 2,6-Diaminopyridine (Pyridine-2,6-diyldiamine; CAS 141-86-6)
- 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene (1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene; CAS 149330-25-6)
- 2-Amino-5-Ethylphenol HCl (Phenol, 2-Amino-5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride; CAS 149861-22-3)
- p-Methylaminophenol p-Methylaminophenol sulphate (p-Methylaminophenol and its sulphate; CAS 150-75-4)
- 1-Hydroxyethyl-4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate (CAS 155601-30-2)
- 2,5,6-Triamino-4-Pyrimidinol Sulfate (4-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate; CAS 1603-02-7)
- 2-Amino-3- Hydroxypyridine (2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; CAS 16867-03-1)
- Acid Red 92 (CAS 18472-87-2)
- Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl (CAS 220158-86-1)
- 4-Formyl-1-Methylquinolinium-p-Toluenesulfonate (CAS 223398-02-5)
- 6-Hydroxyindole (1H-Indol-6-ol; CAS 2380-86-1)
- Hydroxybenzomorpholine (3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-ol; CAS 26021-57-8)
- 4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (1-(beta-Ureidoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene; CAS 27080-42-8)
- 2,2'-Methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl (Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-amino-], dihydrochloride; CAS 27311-52-0)
- 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene (5-Amino-o-cresol; CAS 2835-95-2)
- 4-Amino-m-Cresol (CAS 2835-99-6)
- 2,6-Diamino-3-((Pyridine-3-yl)azo)Pyridine (2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3-pyridinylazo); CAS 28365-08-4)
- HC Red No 3 (CAS 2871-01-4)
- HC Red No 13 (2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride; CAS 29705-39-3)
- Dihydroxyindole (1H-Indole-5,6-diol; CAS 3131-52-0)
- Basic Violet 2 (CAS 3248-91-7)
- 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS 337906-36-2)
- Acid Red 52 (CAS 3520-42-1)
- HC Yellow No 2 (2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol; CAS 4926-55-0)
- Tetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate (2,4,5,6-Tetraaminopyrimidine sulphate; CAS 5392-28-9)
- N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate (CAS 54381-16-7)
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- Type of hair dye: Oxidative
Depends on: hair dye type
- Effective
Dates run from 3 Sep 2017 to 19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)
“(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating”
Annex III entry 221 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 25
25 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 1.5 % (content basis)
Show targets (25 of 25)
- Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
- Ethoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
- Cetrimonium chloride (C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 112-02-7)
- Quinine (Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8.alpha., 9R)- and its salts; CAS 130-95-0)
- Strontium peroxide (CAS 1314-18-7)
- Oxyqui-noline sulphate (Bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulphate; CAS 134-31-6)
- Benzylhemiformal (Methanol, (phenylmethoxy-); CAS 14548-60-8)
- Behentrimonium chloride (C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 17301-53-0)
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (CAS 26172-55-4)
- Methylisothiazolinone (2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one; CAS 2682-20-4)
- 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (CAS 30007-47-7)
- Laureth-9 (Polidocanol; CAS 3055-99-0)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- Climbazole (CAS 38083-17-9)
- 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) 2-pyridon (CAS 50650-76-5)
- Thioglycolic acid (Thioglycolic acid and its salts; CAS 68-11-1)
- Phenoxyisopropanol (1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol; CAS 770-35-4)
- Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (CAS 85-91-6)
- o-Phenylphenol (CAS 90-43-7)
- Benzalkonium bromide (Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate; CAS 91080-29-4)
- Tagetes patula flower extract Tagetes patula flower oil (CAS 91722-29-1)
- Tagetes minuta flower extract Tagetes minuta flower oil (CAS 91770-75-1)
- Methyleugenol (CAS 93-15-2)
- CI 42520
- Applies when
- Rinse-off product
Depends on: rinse off
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2)
From the official list: 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea · Triclocarban · 101-20-2 · 202-924-1 · Rinse-off products · 1,5 %
Annex III entry 100 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 36
36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 0.15 % (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Disodium fluorophosphate; CAS 10163-15-2)
- Strontium chloride (Strontium chloride hexahydrate; CAS 10476-85-4)
- Ammonium Fluoride (CAS 12125-01-8)
- Potassium Monofluorophosphate (Dipotassium fluorophosphate; CAS 14104-28-0)
- Potassium Fluorosilicate (Dipotassium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16871-90-2)
- Sodium Fluorosilicate (Disodium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16893-85-9)
- Ammonium Fluorosilicate (Ammonium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16919-19-0)
- Magnesium Fluorosilicate (Magnesium hexafluorosilicate; CAS 16949-65-8)
- Ammonium Monofluorophosphate (CAS 20859-38-5)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (CAS 21145-77-7)
- Cetylamine Hydrofluoride (Hexadecyl ammonium fluoride; CAS 3151-59-5)
- Octadecenyl-Ammonium Fluoride (9-Octadecen-1-amine hydrofluoride; CAS 36505-83-6)
- Strontium acetate (Strontium acetate hemihydrate; CAS 543-94-2)
- Nicomethanol Hydrofluoride (3-Pyridinemethanol hydrofluoride; CAS 62756-44-9)
- Benzoic acid Sodium Benzoate (Benzoic acid and its sodium salt; CAS 65-85-0)
- Sodium Fluoride (CAS 7681-49-4)
- Hydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
- Magnesium Fluoride (CAS 7783-40-6)
- Stannous Fluoride (Tin difluoride; CAS 7783-47-3)
- Aluminum Fluoride (Aluminium fluoride; CAS 7784-18-1)
- Potassium Fluoride (CAS 7789-23-3)
- Calcium Monofluorophosphate (Calcium fluorophosphate; CAS 7789-74-4)
- Calcium Fluoride (CAS 7789-75-5)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk ketone (4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone; CAS 81-14-1)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- Musk xylene (5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene; CAS 81-15-2)
- 6-Methyl Coumarin (6-Methylcoumarin; CAS 92-48-8)
- 3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio)propylbis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride
- N,N′,N′-Tris(polyoxyethylene)-N-hexadecylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride
- Applies when
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Disodium fluorophosphate; CAS 10163-15-2)
“0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %”
Annex III entry 27 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitStrontium chloride (Strontium chloride hexahydrate; CAS 10476-85-4)
Limit 2.1 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 2,1 % (as strontium). When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2,1 %. Field of application: (b) Shampoo and face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- 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. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“2,1 % (as strontium). When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 2,1 %”
Annex III entry 57 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 19
19 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI
Limit 2 % (content basis)
Show targets (19 of 19)
- p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
- Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)
- Hydroquinone (CAS 123-31-9)
- Potassium hydroxide (Potassium or sodium hydroxide; CAS 1310-58-3)
- Lithium hydroxide (CAS 1310-65-2)
- Oxalic acid (Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts; CAS 144-62-7)
- p-Hydroxyanisol (Hydroquinone methylether/Mequinol; CAS 150-76-5)
- 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene (5-Amino-o-cresol; CAS 2835-95-2)
- 4-Amino-m-Cresol (CAS 2835-99-6)
- 2-Methyl-5-Hydroxyethyl Aminophenol (5-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-o-cresol; CAS 55302-96-0)
- m-Aminophenol m-Aminophenol HCl m-Aminophenol sulfate (m-Aminophenol and its salts; CAS 591-27-5)
- Thioglycolic acid (Thioglycolic acid and its salts; CAS 68-11-1)
- 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol sulfate (2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol, its hydrochloride and its sulphate; CAS 70643-19-5)
- Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide; CAS 75980-60-8)
- Hydrogen peroxide (CAS 7722-84-1)
- 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate (2-[(3amino-4-methoxyphenyl) amino]ethanol and its sulphate; CAS 83763-47-7)
- Benzoyl peroxide (Dibenzoyl peroxide; CAS 94-36-0)
- Thioglycolic acid esters
- Methylphenylenediamines, 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
- Applies when
- For professional use only
Depends on: professional use
- Effective
19 Aug 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)
“After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base For professional use only.”
Annex III entry 8b · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (d) 2,6 %. Field of application: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products · (d) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitTriclosan (5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol; CAS 3380-34-5)
Limit 0.3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,3 %. Field of application: (a) Toothpastes Hand soaps Body soaps/Shower gels Deodorants (non-spray) Face powders and blemish concealers Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) 0,3 %”
Annex V entry 25 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 2,6 %. Field of application: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants · (e) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-10
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- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.65 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Annex III entry 324 (v10i) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.003 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Annex III entry 324 (v11k) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.009 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.6% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (c) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (d) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.03% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (e) 0.05% (f) 0.002% (g) 2.5% (h) (1) 0.1% (products intended for children 6 to 10 years) (2) 0.4% (products intended for children above 10 years and adults) (i) 0.65% (j) 0.6% (k) 0.003% (l) 0.009% (m) 0.04%. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off skin & hair products (except hand wash products) (b) Hand wash products (
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years) (2) 0.06% (products intended for children above 1 year and adults) (b) (1) 0.02% (products intended for children 0.5-1 years)”
Annex III entry 324 (v12l) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- 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: For product types— (a) 2.2%; (b) 6%; (c) 0.5%.. Field of application: Product types— (a) skin products, other than those listed in paragraph (b), including all propellant and pump spray skin products; (b) face products, hand products and lip products (excluding propellant and pump spray face products, hand products and lip products); (c) all other cosmetic products.. Other: For product types (a) and (b), not to be used at more than 0.5% to protect product formulation. If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed, for product types— (a) 1.7%; (b) 5.5%..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“For product types— (a) 2.2%; (b) 6%; (c) 0.5%.”
Annex VI entry 4 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride; CAS 60372-77-2)
Limit 0.8 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,8 %. Field of application: (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray. 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.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.
- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the official list: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl · 60372-77-2 · 434-630-6 · (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray · 0,8 %
Annex III entry 197 · fetched 2026-10-10
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Categories
Categories with rules
The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 146 rules each
Sources
Sources
Where the rules come from, and when we last checked each source.
- The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2164), latest revised, full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/24), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1101), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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- The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/1803), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls(opens in a new tab)Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · Enforcement feed (JSON)Updates: dailyLast checked: Not checked yet
- The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1768), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Product Security (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1007), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- UK REACH restrictions (GB list)(opens in a new tab)HSE / GOV.UK · Official list (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Not checked yet
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- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained and applying in the UK (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223), with Annexes I-X(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
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- The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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- GOV.UK guidance: Using the UKCA marking (HTML)(opens in a new tab)UK Government (GOV.UK) · Guidance (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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