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Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) 🇬🇧

CAS Nr.

85-91-6

Restricted as per UK Cosmetics Regulation?

Yes

Entries

III/321

Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
06/07/2023 06/07/2024 - 06/07/2026 The UK keeps aligning with the EU. Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (M-N-MA) added to Annex III. Its use is allowed: (1) Up to 0.1% in leave-on products (2) Up to 0.2% in rinse-off products. Moreover, (a) It cannot be used with nitrosating agents; (b) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg; (c) Keep in nitrite-free containers; (d) it cannot be used in leave-on sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. Deadlines: 06/07/2024 for placing on the market, 06/07/2026 for making available on the market. The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2023 UK Government The UK keeps aligning with the EU – New restrictions for cosmetic substances