Silver in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 379

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated textRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Silver: maximum concentration in ready for use preparation by product type: (a) Toothpaste (b) Mouthwash: For (a) and (b): 0,05 %. Annex III, entry 379, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.

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Annex: III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
Reference number: 379
Chemical name/INN: Silver (powder) [100 nm < particle diameter < 1 mm]
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary: Silver
CAS number: 7440-22-4
EC number: 231-131-3
Version: Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
Official source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text

Official wording: restrictions

Product type, body parts: (a) Toothpaste (b) Mouthwash | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: For (a) and (b): 0,05 %

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