Homosalate in EU cosmetics: Annex VI, entry 3
Homosalate: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products: 7,34 %. Annex VI, entry 3, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- VI: List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 3
- Chemical name/INN
- Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy-, 3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexyl ester/Homosalate (8)
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Homosalate
- CAS number
- 118-56-9
- EC number
- 204-260-8
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 7,34 %
Notes referred to in this entry
- (8) From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
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