Benzoic acid, Sodium Benzoate in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 1
Benzoic acid, Sodium Benzoate: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: Rinse-off products, except oral products: 2,5 % (acid); Oral products: 1,7 % (acid); Leave-on products: 0,5 % (acid). Annex V, entry 1, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 1
- Chemical name/INN
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Benzoic acid, Sodium Benzoate
- CAS number
- 65-85-0, 532-32-1
- EC number
- 200-618-2, 208-534-8
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Rinse-off products, except oral products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 2,5 % (acid)
- Product type, body parts: Oral products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 1,7 % (acid)
- Product type, body parts: Leave-on products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,5 % (acid)
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