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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2017-237/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2017/237",
  "legislation_title": "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)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2017-237",
  "path": "annex",
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  "text": "Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended as follows:\n(1) The following entry is inserted as reference number 8c:\nReference number\nSubstance identification\nRestrictions\nWordings of conditions of use and warnings\nChemical name/INN\nName of Common Ingredients Glossary\nCAS number\nEC number\nProduct type, body parts\nMaximum concentration in ready use preparation\nOther\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘8c\nEthanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)\nN,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine\n84041-77-0\n281-856-4\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a)\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %\nFor (a) and (b), as from 3 September 2017:\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\n(a)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe mixing ratio.\nHair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.\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’\n(b)\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\nAs from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %\n(2) the text in entry 9, column b, is replaced by the following:\n‘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’;\n(3) the entry 9a is replaced by the following:\nReference number\nSubstance identification\nRestrictions\nWordings of conditions of use and warnings\nChemical name/INN\nName of Common Ingredients Glossary\nCAS number\nEC number\nProduct type, body parts\nMaximum concentration in ready use preparation\nOther\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘9a\n1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl-\n2,5-Diaminotoluene sulphate\nToluene-2,5-Diamine\nToluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate (1)\n95-70-5\n615-50-9\n202-442-1\n210-431-8\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a) (i)\nGeneral use\n(a) (ii)\nProfessional use\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\n‘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.\nContains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines)\n(a) (i)\nDo not use to dye eyelashes.\n(a) (ii)\nWear suitable gloves.\nFor professional use only.\n(b)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.\nContains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).\nWear suitable gloves.\nFor professional use only’\n(b)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(b)\nProfessional use\nFor (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)\n(4) the following entry is inserted as a reference number 9b:\nReference number\nSubstance identification\nRestrictions\nWordings of conditions of use and warnings\nChemical name/INN\nName of Common Ingredients Glossary\nCAS number\nEC number\nProduct type, body parts\nMaximum concentration in ready use preparation\nOther\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘9b\n1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene\n2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene\n149330-25-6\n443-210-1\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe mixing ratio.\nHair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.\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’\n(5) the entries 200, 206, 211, 243 and 272 are replaced by the following:\nReference number\nSubstance identification\nRestrictions\nWordings of conditions of use and warnings\nChemical name/INN\nName of Common Ingredients Glossary\nCAS number\nEC number\nProduct type, body parts\nMaximum concentration in ready use preparation\nOther\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘200\n2,4,5,6-Tetraaminopyrimidine sulphate\nTetraaminopyrimidine Sulfate\n5392-28-9\n226-393-0\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a) (c)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 3,4 % (calculated as sulfate)\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n(c)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nFor professional use only.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’\n(b)\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\n3,4 % (calculated as sulfate)\n(c)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(c)\nProfessional use\n‘206\n3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)- p-phenylenediammonium sulphate\nHydroxyethyl-p- Phenylenediamine Sulfate\n93841-25-9\n298-995-1\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 % (calculated as sulphate)\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.\n(b)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nFor professional use only.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’\n(b)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(b)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1,75 % (calculated as free base)\n(b)\nProfessional use\n‘211\n2-Aminopyridin-3-ol\n2-Amino-3- Hydroxypyridine\n16867-03-1\n240-886-8\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %\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 b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.\n(b)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nFor professional use only.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’\n(b)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(b)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0,5 %\n(b)\nProfessional use\n‘243\n1,3-Benzenediol, 2- methyl\n2-Methylresorcinol\n608-25-3\n210-155-8\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,8 %\n(a)\nTo be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n(c)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nFor professional use only.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’\n(b)\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\n(b)\n1,8 %\n(c)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(c)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1,25 %\n(c)\nProfessional use\n‘272\n4-Aminophenol\np-Aminophenol\n123-30-8\n204-616-2\n(a)\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\n(a) (b)\nAfter mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0,9 %\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.\n(b)\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.\nThis product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions.\nThis product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of allergy.\nEyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer:\nhas a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,\nhas experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes,\nhas experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.\nFor professional use only.\nRinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them’\n(b)\nProducts intended for colouring eyelashes\n(b)\nProfessional use\n(6) the following entries 298 to 305 are added:\nReference number\nSubstance identification\nRestrictions\nWordings of conditions of use and warnings\nChemical name/INN\nName of Common Ingredients Glossary\nCAS number\nEC number\nProduct type, body parts\nMaximum concentration in ready use preparation\nOther\na\nb\nc\nd\ne\nf\ng\nh\ni\n‘298\nDi[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichloride\nHC Red No 17\n1449471-67-3\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %\nAs from 3 September 2017:\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\n299\nDi[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin-1-ium]butanoyl]aminoethyl]disulfanyl dichloride\nHC Yellow No 17\n1450801-55-4\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %\nAs from 3 March 2018:\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.\n300\n1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1)\n1-Hexyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate\n1361000-03-4\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n301\n4-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate\n2,5,6-Triamino-4-Pyrimidinol Sulfate\n1603-02-7\n216-500-9\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,5 %\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n302\n2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride\nHydroxyethoxy Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl\n1079221-49-0\n695-745-7\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n303\nPhenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl\n3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol\n6994-64-5\n230-268-6\nHair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %\nAs from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:\nThe 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.\n304\n2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride\nBasic Brown 17\n68391-32-2\n269-944-0\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017: 2,0 %\n305\n3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chloride\nBasic Blue 124\n67846-56-4\n267-370-5\nHair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products\nAs from 3 September 2017: 0,5 %\nAs from 3 September 2017:\nDo not use with nitrosating agents\nMaximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg\nKeep in nitrite-free containers\nAs from 3 March 2018:\nHair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.\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’",
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