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CAS Nr.
69-72-7
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
Yes
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Other observations
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| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/12/2022 | N/A | The SCCS is of the opinion that: - The use of salicylic acid as a preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.5% is safe in either oral or dermal products, but not safe in oral and dermal products together for adults, adolescents, and children (>3 years). - Salicylic acid is an eye irritant with the potential to cause serious damage to the eye. - The use of salicylic acid as a restricted ingredient for purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms at the concentrations specified in Annex III/98 of the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 is safe in either oral or dermal products, but not safe in oral and dermal products together for adults, adolescents and children (>3 years). | SCCS - Preliminary Opinion open for comments on Salicylic acid | SCCS | |
| 26/05/2021 | 01/10/2021 | New restrictions in Annex III: (1) max 3.0% in rinse off hair products; (2) max 2.0% in other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant; (3) max 0.5% in body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Moreover, not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. 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. | Regulation EU 2021/850 (Omnibus III) | EC | Omnibus III: new restrictions for Salicylic Acid and Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics |
| 27/11/2020 | 01/04/2020 | New restrictions in Annex III - For use other than preservative: (1) Rinse-off hair products: 3% MAX (2) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lip-stick, roll-on deodorant: 2% MAX | Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1966 of 27 November 2019 amending and correcting Annexes II, III and V | EC |
3/06/2020 - New restrictions for salicylic acid 06/02/2020 - New amendments brought by Regulation 2019/1966 on CMR Omnibus 3/12/2019 - Several important opinions issued by the SCCS Undated - Is the new classification of salicylic acid impactful on cosmetic products? |
| 27/11/2019 | 01/05/2020 | Max of 0.5% as preservative in finished product. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos. | Regulation EU 2019/1966 (Omnibus II) | EC |