# Third Commission Directive of 27 September 1983 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of analysis necessary for checking the composition of cosmetic products (83/514/EEC), Division 5.1.6: Remarks

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

If the result, calculated as mercaptoacetic acid, is 0,1 % or more below the authorized maximum concentration, there is no point in carrying out further determinations. If the result is equal to or above the permitted maximum concentration, and the identification has revealed the presence of several reducing agents, it is necessary to carry out a gas chromatographic determination.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1983/514/annex/division/14/division/5/division/5.1/division/5.1.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1983-514/annex/division-14/division-5/division-5.1/division-5.1.6
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