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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-1190/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2015/1190",
  "legislation_title": "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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-1190",
  "path": "annex",
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  "number": null,
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  "text": "Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended as follows:\n(1) entry 2a is replaced by the following:\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘2a\nThioglycolic acid and its salts\nThioglycolic acid\n68-11-1\n200-677-4\n(a)\nHair waving or straightening products\n(a)\n(i) 8 %\n(ii) 11 %\n(a)\n(i) General use\nready for use pH 7 to 9,5\n(ii) Professional use\nready for use pH 7 to 9,5\nConditions of use:\n(a) (b) (c) (d)\nAvoid contact with eyes\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.\n(a) (c) (d)\nWear suitable gloves\nWarnings to be printed on the label:\n(a)(i) (b) (c)\nContains thioglycolate\nFollow the instructions\nKeep out of reach of children\n(a)(ii) (d)\nFor professional use only\nContains thioglycolate\nFollow the instructions’\n(b)\nDepilatories\n(b)\n5 %\n(b)\nready for use pH 7 to 12,7\n(c)\nOther hair rinse-off products\n(c)\n2 %\n(c)\nready for use pH 7 to 9,5\n(d)\nProducts intended for eyelash waving\n(d)\n11 %\nThe abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid\n(d)\nFor professional use\nready for use pH 7 to 9,5\n(2) the following entries 288 to 296 are added:\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘288\n3-[(4-amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N -trimethylpropan-1-aminium, methylsulfate salt\nHC Blue No 17\n16517-75-2\n605-392-2\n(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\n2,0 %\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %\nFor (a) and (b):\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nRead and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.\nTemporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.\nDo not colour your hair if:\nyou have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nyou have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,\nyou have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.\n289\nPhosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl) (4-imino-3,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene) methyl]-2,6-dimethylaniline (1:1)\nHC Blue No 15\n74578-10-2\n277-929-5\n(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\n0,2 %\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,2 %\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nRead and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.\nTemporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.\nDo not colour your hair if:\nyou have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nyou have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,\nyou have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.\n290\nDisodium 2,2′-(9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(5-methylsulphonate)\nAcid Green 25\n4403-90-1\n224-546-6\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n0,3 %\n291\nSodium, 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate\nAcid Violet 43\n4430-18-6\n224-618-7\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n0,5 %\n292\n1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)\n1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate\n2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine\n2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate\n337906-36-2\n337906-37-3\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 % (calculated as free base)\nTo be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nRead and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.\nTemporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.\nDo not colour your hair if:\nyou have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nyou have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,\nyou have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.\n293\n1-N-Methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, methyl sulfate\nHydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate\n38866-20-5\n254-161-9\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n0,5 %\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\nTo be printed on the label:\nRead and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.\nTemporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.\nDo not colour your hair if:\nyou have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nyou have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,\nyou have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.\n294\nEthanol, 2,2′-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis-\nDisperse Red 17\n3179-89-3\n221-665-5\n(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\n0,2 %\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %\nFor (a) and (b):\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nRead and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.\nTemporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.\nDo not colour your hair if:\nyou have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nyou have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,\nyou have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’\n295\n4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6-(phenylazo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt\nAcid Black 1\n1064-48-8\n213-903-1\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n0,5 %\n296\nDisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate\nPigment Red 57\n5858-81-1\n227-497-9\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n0,4 %",
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
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