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Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1190 of 20 July 2015 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (Text with EEA relevance)

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Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended as follows:

(1)

entry 2a is replaced by the following:

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‘2aThioglycolic acid and its saltsThioglycolic acid68-11-1200-677-4

(a)Hair waving or straightening products

(a)

(i)

8 %

(ii)

11 %

(a)

(i)

General use

ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

(ii)

Professional use

ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

Conditions of use:

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Avoid contact with eyes

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

(a) (c) (d)

Wear suitable gloves

Warnings to be printed on the label:

(a)(i) (b) (c)

Contains thioglycolate

Follow the instructions

Keep out of reach of children

(a)(ii) (d)

For professional use only

Contains thioglycolate

Follow the instructions’

(b)Depilatories

(b)5 %

(b)ready for use pH 7 to 12,7

(c)Other hair rinse-off products

(c)2 %

(c)ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

(d)Products intended for eyelash waving

(d)11 %

The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid

(d)For professional use

ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

(2)

the following entries 288 to 296 are added:

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‘2883-[(4-amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N -trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate saltHC Blue No 1716517-75-2605-392-2
(a)

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(b)

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)2,0 %

(a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %

For (a) and (b):

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

(a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.

Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.

Do not colour your hair if:

  • 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.Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

289Phosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl) (4-imino-3,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene) methyl]-2,6-dimethylaniline (1:1)HC Blue No 1574578-10-2277-929-5
(a)

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(b)

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)0,2 %

(a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,2 %

(a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.

Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.

Do not colour your hair if:

  • 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.Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

290Disodium 2,2′-(9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(5-methylsulphonate)Acid Green 254403-90-1224-546-6Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products0,3 %
291Sodium, 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonateAcid Violet 434430-18-6224-618-7Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products0,5 %
292

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate

2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine

2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate

337906-36-2

337906-37-3

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye productsAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 % (calculated as free base)

To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.

Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.

Do not colour your hair if:

  • 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.Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

2931-N-Methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, methyl sulfateHydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate38866-20-5254-161-9Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products0,5 %
  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

To be printed on the label:

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.

Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.

Do not colour your hair if:

  • 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.Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

294Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis-Disperse Red 173179-89-3221-665-5
(a)

Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(b)

Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)0,2 %

(a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %

For (a) and (b):

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

(a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.

Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.

Do not colour your hair if:

  • 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.’Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

2954-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6-(phenylazo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium saltAcid Black 11064-48-8213-903-1Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products0,5 %
296Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoatePigment Red 575858-81-1227-497-9Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products0,4 %

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