This 22 April 2022 marks the entry into force of new restrictions under Regulation 2021/1099 for Dihydroxyacetone, particularly when used in non-oxidising hair dyes and self-tanners, including for products already on the market.
Regulation 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amended Annex III (restricted substances) to Cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 to define maximum concentrations of Dihydroxyacetone in finished products.
Since 26 January 2022, new products placed on the EU market must not contain this substance beyond:
• 6.25% in non-oxidative hair dye products
• 10% in self-tanning products
As of 22 April 2022, these provisions also apply to products already on the market. Any non-compliant products must therefore be removed from the market.
It is the responsibility of manufacturers and Responsible Persons to take all appropriate measures to meet these dates, including informing distributors and organising possible withdrawals of non-compliant products from the market.
Sources
• Regulation 2021/1099: Ban on Deoxyarbutin, restrictions for Dihydroxyacetone, CosmeticOBS, 12 July 2021
• Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No.1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products, Official Journal of the European Union, L 238/29, 6 July 2021
• Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 of 5 July 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products, Official Journal …
