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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)

Regulation (EU) 2015/1190 · Regulation · 3 articles

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Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union . It shall apply from 10 August 2015, except the provisions in point 2 of the Annex which shall apply from 10 August 2016.

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ANNEX Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended as follows: (1) entry 2a is replaced by the following: a b c d e f g h i ‘2a Thioglycolic acid and its salts Thioglycolic acid 68-11-1 200-677-4 (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: a b c d e f g h i ‘288 3-[(4-amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N -trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt HC Blue No 17 16517-75-2 605-392-2 (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. “ Hair colorants 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.” 289 Phosphoric 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 15 74578-10-2 277-929-5 (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. “ Hair colorants 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.” 290 Disodium 2,2′-(9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(5-methylsulphonate) Acid Green 25 4403-90-1 224-546-6 Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products 0,3 % 291 Sodium, 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate Acid Violet 43 4430-18-6 224-618-7 Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products 0,5 % 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 products After 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. “ Hair colorants 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.” 293 1-N-Methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, methyl sulfate Hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate 38866-20-5 254-161-9 Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products 0,5 % — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers To be printed on the label: “ Hair colorants 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.” 294 Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis- Disperse Red 17 3179-89-3 221-665-5 (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. “ Hair colorants 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.”’ 295 4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6-(phenylazo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt Acid Black 1 1064-48-8 213-903-1 Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products 0,5 % 296 Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate Pigment Red 57 5858-81-1 227-497-9 Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products 0,4 %

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