Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 60
Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 %. Annex III, entry 60, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 60
- Chemical name/INN
- Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % | Other: - Not to be used with nitrosating systems - Maximum secondary amine content: 5 % (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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