Issue 24/2013 - EU plans to add 22 new restrictions on hair dye substances

The European Union plans to add 22 new restrictions on hair dye substances

A few days ago, the World Trade Organization (WTO) received a notification from the European Union that based on the advice provided by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 will add 22 new restrictions on hair dye substances, and restrict these substances by stipulating strict conditions of use and mandatory warnings in Annex III (such as "for professional use only
").
The 22 new hair dye substances include phenylenediamine, methylpropanol, 2,5-diaminotoluene sulfate and resorcinol
.

In addition, the EU also stipulates in the amendment that when benzyl alcohol contains more than 0.
001% in absorbed products and more than 0.
01% in washed products, it needs to be clearly marked in the list of cosmetic raw materials; Authorizing the 10 hair dye substances and hydrogen peroxide in Annex III to be used in eyelash dye products
under strict conditions of use and mandatory warnings.
(Xiaohua)