New regulation for the maximum concentration of salicylic acid in cosmetic products
New: since 17 June 2021, the use of salicylic acid in cosmetic products has been newly regulated. Which product groups and uses are affected by these recent changes?
Salicylic acid is used in cosmetic products both as a preservative and as an active ingredient, for example, in anti-pimple products. The use as a preservative serves the microbiological safety of cosmetics and is regulated in Annex V of Regulation (EU) No 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Salicylic acid – what does the Cosmetics Regulation say?
Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation regulates maximum concentrations for the use of salicylic acid for a purpose other than inhibiting the multiplication of microorganisms in the product. Up to now, only application concentrations for rinseable hair products and other products were regulated here. From now on, the regulation explicitly lists further product groups of cosmetic products: For body lotions, eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks and roll-on deodorants, a maximum concentration of 0.5 % in the ready-to-use preparation has recently been set.
Producers, importers, and retailers are therefore encouraged to review their product ranges regarding the new requirement. Our team of experts will be happy to assist you in this process. We know which analytical tests are used to ensure that your products fully comply with the new legal requirements.
Your contact person
- Winfried Rämisch
- +49 6227 82 09-42
- cosmetics@wessling.de
„Do you have any questions about the use of salicylic acid in your products? We will advise you competently and independently to find a tailor-made solution for your cosmetic products.“
