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200 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Limit 1 % (content basis)

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)

80 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Limit 1 % (content basis)

• 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)

81 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Limit 1 % (content basis)

• 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)

25 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Limit 1.5 % (content basis)

• 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)

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Limit 0.15 % (content basis)

• 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)

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.

• 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.

19 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Limit 2 % (content basis)

• 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)

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.

• 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 %

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 %

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 (

• 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.

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 (

• 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.

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 (

• 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.

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%..

• 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.

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.

• 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 %

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Limit 1 % (content basis)

• Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

19 Aug 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Cetrimonium chloride (C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 112-02-7)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.

• Leave-on product
• Applied to: Face

Depends on: rinse off, 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: (c) Leave-on face products · (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride

Limit 3 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 3,0 % for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.

• Leave-on product
• Applied to: Face

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.04 % (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 (

• Applied to: Body
• Applied as a spray

Depends on: body area, 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.

Limit 0.02 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.06 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.6 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.03 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.1 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.

Limit 0.4 % (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 (

• Rinse-off product
• Applied to: Lips or Body

Depends on: rinse off, 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.