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CAS Nr.
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
Yes
Entries
III/378
Other observations
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| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2024 | 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 | Arbutin has been added to Annex III to the EU Cosmetics Regulation - the list of restricted substances. Its use is allowed in face creams up to a maximum concentration of 7%. Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level. | Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/996 | EC | New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics |