The EU Annexes are integral parts of the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, which governs the safety and compliance of cosmetic products within the European Union. The annexes list substances with specific regulations and are regularly updated to reflect scientific advancements and regulatory changes, ensuring consumer safety and product efficacy.
The main lists included in the EU Annexes are as follows:
üAnnex II: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products, which specifies substances that are banned from use in cosmetic formulations.
üAnnex III: List of substances subject to restrictions, which outlines specific conditions and limitations for the use of certain substances (e.g., maximum concentration, usage restrictions).
üAnnex IV: List of colorants allowed in cosmetic products, which details the colorants permitted for use in cosmetics and their applicable conditions.
üAnnex V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products, which provides a list of approved preservatives along with their maximum allowable concentrations.
üAnnex VI: List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products, which specifies the substances that can be used as UV filters and their respective usage restrictions.
