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Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/237 of 10 February 2017 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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ANNEXU.K.

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

(1)

The following entry is inserted as reference number 8c:

Reference numberSubstance identificationRestrictionsWordings of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INNName of Common Ingredients GlossaryCAS numberEC numberProduct type, body partsMaximum concentration in ready use preparationOther
abcdefghi
‘8cEthanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)N,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine84041-77-0281-856-4

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a)As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

For (a) and (b), as from 3 September 2017:

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

(a)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:

The mixing ratio.

Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

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’.

(b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %

(2)

the text in entry 9, column b, is replaced by the following:

Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts (1) with the exception of the substances under reference numbers 9a and 9b of this Annex and substances under reference numbers 364, 1310 and 1313 in Annex II;

(3)

the entry 9a is replaced by the following:

Reference numberSubstance identificationRestrictionsWordings of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INNName of Common Ingredients GlossaryCAS numberEC numberProduct type, body partsMaximum concentration in ready use preparationOther
abcdefghi
‘9a

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-

2,5-Diaminotoluene sulphate

Toluene-2,5-Diamine

Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate (1)

95-70-5

615-50-9

202-442-1

210-431-8

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a) (i)General use

(a) (ii)Professional use

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

‘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.

Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines)

(a) (i)Do not use to dye eyelashes.

(a) (ii)Wear suitable gloves.

For professional use only.Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary

(b)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).

Wear suitable gloves.

For professional use only’.

(b)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(b)Professional use

For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2,0 % (calculated as free base) or 3,6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)

(4)

the following entry is inserted as a reference number 9b:

Reference numberSubstance identificationRestrictionsWordings of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INNName of Common Ingredients GlossaryCAS numberEC numberProduct type, body partsMaximum concentration in ready use preparationOther
abcdefghi
‘9b1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene149330-25-6443-210-1Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:

The mixing ratio.

Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

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’.

(5)

the entries 200, 206, 211, 243 and 272 are replaced by the following:

Reference numberSubstance identificationRestrictionsWordings of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INNName of Common Ingredients GlossaryCAS numberEC numberProduct type, body partsMaximum concentration in ready use preparationOther
abcdefghi
‘2002,4,5,6-Tetraaminopyrimidine sulphateTetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate5392-28-9226-393-0

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a) (c)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3,4 % (calculated as sulfate)

(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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

(c)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:

The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

For professional use only.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’.

(b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)3,4 % (calculated as sulfate)

(c)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(c)Professional use

‘2063-(2-Hydroxyethyl)- p-phenylenediammonium sulphateHydroxyethyl-p- Phenylenediamine Sulfate93841-25-9298-995-1

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

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

(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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

(b)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

For professional use only.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’.

(b)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(b)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1,75 % (calculated as free base)

(b)Professional use

‘2112-Aminopyridin-3-ol2-Amino-3- Hydroxypyridine16867-03-1240-886-8

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

(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 b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

(b)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

For professional use only.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’.

(b)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(b)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0,5 %

(b)Professional use

‘2431,3-Benzenediol, 2- methyl2-Methylresorcinol608-25-3210-155-8

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 %

(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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

(c)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:

The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

For professional use only.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’.

(b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

(b)1,8 %

(c)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(c)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1,25 %

(c)Professional use

‘2724-Aminophenolp-Aminophenol123-30-8204-616-2

(a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

(a) (b)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0,9 %

(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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

(b)As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.

Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:

  • 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.

For professional use only.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’.

(b)Products intended for colouring eyelashes

(b)Professional use

(6)

the following entries 298 to 305 are added:

Reference numberSubstance identificationRestrictionsWordings of conditions of use and warnings
Chemical name/INNName of Common Ingredients GlossaryCAS numberEC numberProduct type, body partsMaximum concentration in ready use preparationOther
abcdefghi
‘298Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichlorideHC Red No 171449471-67-3Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %

As from 3 September 2017:

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

299Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin-1-ium]butanoyl]aminoethyl]disulfanyl dichlorideHC Yellow No 171450801-55-4Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %

As from 3 March 2018:

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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

3001H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1)1-Hexyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate1361000-03-4Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

As from 3 March 2018, 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

3014-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate2,5,6-Triamino-4-Pyrimidinol Sulfate1603-02-7216-500-9Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,5 %

As from 3 March 2018, 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

3022-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochlorideHydroxyethoxy Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl1079221-49-0695-745-7Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %

As from 3 March 2018, 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

303Phenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol6994-64-5230-268-6Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %

As from 3 March 2018, 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

3042-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chlorideBasic Brown 1768391-32-2269-944-0Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017: 2,0 %
3053-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chlorideBasic Blue 12467846-56-4267-370-5Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye productsAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %

As from 3 September 2017:

  • Do not use with nitrosating agents

  • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg

  • Keep in nitrite-free containers

As from 3 March 2018:

Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

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’.

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