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Alpha-Arbutin

CAS Nr.

84380-01-8

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Yes

Entries

III/377

Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
04/04/2024 01/02/2025 - 01/11/2025 Alpha-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 2% - In body lotions up to a maximum concentration of 0.5% Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher thanthe unavoidable trace level. Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/996 EC New amendment to EU Cosmetics Regulation: Retinol and other substances banned or restricted in cosmetics