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EU Banned Substances (Annex II)

Substances prohibited from use in cosmetic products under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II.

Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation contains over 1,600 chemical substances strictly prohibited in cosmetics due to carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) properties.

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🔬Biological Mechanism & Health Risks

Carcinogenicity & Mutagenicity

Substances causing irreversible DNA mutations or cancer initiation.

Heavy Metals & Systemic Toxicity

Bio-accumulative heavy metals causing organ and renal damage.

🧴Common Product & Ingredient Types

Skin Lightening Formulations (Hydroquinone, Mercury salts)
Legacy Hair Dyes (Coal tar dye intermediates)
Prohibited Preservatives (Formaldehyde releasing agents)

📰Scientific Studies, News & Research

Clinical research, regulatory decisions, and toxicological reports for this category.

Curated Archive
💡 The Arin scientific team periodically updates academic papers and EU regulatory decisions in this section.

Category Substances Directory

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