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EU Regulation 1223/2009

The EU Cosmetics Regulation: the primary legal framework governing cosmetics marketed in the EU. Annex II (prohibited substances) lists lead (Entry 209), mercury (Entry 221), and antimony (Entry 35). Annex IV lists permitted colourants; unlisted colourants including Sudan dyes and Rhodamine B are prohibited by default. Annex V lists permitted preservatives including FRPs with maximum concentrations.

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Ammoniated mercuryFormaldehyde-releasing preservative (FRP)Galena (PbS)Kohl (kajal, surma, al-kohl)MoCRA 2022Nash reagent methodRAPEX / Safety GateRhodamine BTyrosinase inhibition

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