CAS 119-36-8, EC 204-317-7
Is Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate banned where you sell?
Also listed as Methyl Salicylate. 3 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Toothpaste: Limit 2.52 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (k) Toothpaste · (k) 2,52 %
Annex III entry 324 (l10) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years · (l) 0,1 %
Annex III entry 324 (l11) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults · (m) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l12) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.65 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (n) Mouth spray · (n) 0,65 %
Annex III entry 324 (l13) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Show 10 more rules for this market
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) · (b) 0,05 %
Annex III entry 324 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.002 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover | (c) 0,002 %
From the consolidated text: (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover · (c) 0,002 %
Annex III entry 324 (l2) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.009 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) · (d) 0,009 %
Annex III entry 324 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.003 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol · (e) 0,003 %
Annex III entry 324 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.04 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol · (f) 0,04 %
Annex III entry 324 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products · (g) 0,06 %
Annex III entry 324 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (h) Hand wash | (h) 0,6 %
From the consolidated text: (h) Hand wash · (h) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances | (i) 0,6 %
From the consolidated text: (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances · (i) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l8) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (j) Lip products · (j) 0,03 %
Annex III entry 324 (l9) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
“(a) 0,06 %”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.65 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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)”
For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.003 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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)”
For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.009 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.04 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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)”
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Limit 0.02 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.02 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.06 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.6 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.03 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.05 % for (e). Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.002 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.002 % for (f). Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
For Toothpaste: Limit 2.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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 0.1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.1 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.4 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Child-resistant packaging that adults can open but children under 5 cannot (화장품법 제9조, 시행규칙 제18조제2항). In force, start date unknown.
Applies to liquid products with 5 % or more methyl salicylate per individual pack.
“개별포장당 메틸 살리실레이트를 5퍼센트 이상 함유하는 액체상태의 제품”
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Toothpaste: Limit 2.52 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (k) Toothpaste · (k) 2,52 %
Annex III entry 324 (l10) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years · (l) 0,1 %
Annex III entry 324 (l11) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults · (m) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l12) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.65 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (n) Mouth spray · (n) 0,65 %
Annex III entry 324 (l13) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Show 10 more rules for this market
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) · (b) 0,05 %
Annex III entry 324 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.002 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover | (c) 0,002 %
From the consolidated text: (c) Eye makeup and makeup remover · (c) 0,002 %
Annex III entry 324 (l2) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.009 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) · (d) 0,009 %
Annex III entry 324 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.003 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol · (e) 0,003 %
Annex III entry 324 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.04 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol · (f) 0,04 %
Annex III entry 324 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products · (g) 0,06 %
Annex III entry 324 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (h) Hand wash | (h) 0,6 %
From the consolidated text: (h) Hand wash · (h) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
Field of application not expressible with the registered attributes: (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances | (i) 0,6 %
From the consolidated text: (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances · (i) 0,6 %
Annex III entry 324 (l8) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
From the consolidated text: (j) Lip products · (j) 0,03 %
Annex III entry 324 (l9) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force since 1 Aug 2026.
“(a) 0,06 %”
Annex III entry 324 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.65 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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) For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.003 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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) For Hair care and colour: Limit 0.009 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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) For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.04 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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 (v13m) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Show 9 more rules for this market
Limit 0.02 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.02 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.06 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.06 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v2) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.6 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.6 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v3) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.03 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v4) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.05 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.05 % for (e). Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v5e) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.002 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.002 % for (f). Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v6f) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Toothpaste: Limit 2.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(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 (v7g) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.1 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v8) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits ((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%); this rule carries 0.4 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the 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)”
Annex III entry 324 (v9) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Child-resistant packaging that adults can open but children under 5 cannot (화장품법 제9조, 시행규칙 제18조제2항). In force, start date unknown.
Applies to liquid products with 5 % or more methyl salicylate per individual pack.
“개별포장당 메틸 살리실레이트를 5퍼센트 이상 함유하는 액체상태의 제품”
화장품법 시행규칙 Article 18(1) item 3 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품법 시행규칙 (총리령, law 285249 version in force 2026-04-02)(opens in a new tab)
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