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🇬🇧 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) in the UK

CAS Nr.

128-37-0

Restricted as per UK Cosmetics Regulation?

Yes

Entries

III/322

Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
01/04/2024 24/02/2025 - 24/06/2025 BHT is added to Annex III and it is restricted according to the following concentration limits. (a) Up to 0.1% in toothpaste (b) Up to 0.001% in mouthwash and leave-on oral care product (c) Up to 0.8% in other leave-on and rinse-off products The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024 OPSS BHT now restricted in the United Kingdom
27/10/2023 N/A The UK notified the WTO of the draft Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2024 foreseeing the addition of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) to Annex III to the UK Cosmetics Regulation. BHT will be allowed for use according to the following restrictions: (a) In toothpaste up to 0.1% (b) In mouthwash and leave-on oral care products up to 0.001% (c) In other cosmetic products up to 0.8%. Proposed date of adoption: 16 January 2024 Draft Notification G/TBT/N/GBR/69 WTO