Resorcinol in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 22
Resorcinol: the entry states a maximum concentration of (c) 0,5 %; its other lines add conditions, see below. Annex III, entry 22, 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
- 22
- Chemical name/INN
- 1,3-benzenediol
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Resorcinol
- CAS number
- 108-46-3
- EC number
- 203-585-2
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other: For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,25 %
- Product type, body parts: (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes | Other: (b) For professional use only.
- Product type, body parts: (c) Hair lotions and shampoos | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (c) 0,5 %
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
- you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,
- you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.
Contains resorcinol. Rinse hair well after application. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Do not use to dye eyelashes.’
- has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,
- has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,
- has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.
Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.’
(c) Contains resorcinol.
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