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21.03.2023 - Cosmetics

Methyl salicylate in cosmetic products – maximum quantity restriction since December 2022

Since December 2022, the ingredient Methyl Salicylate has been subject to a maximum quantity restriction according to Annex III No. 324 of the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The European Chemicals Agency has classified Methyl Salicylate as a CMR substance of class 2 (reproductive toxicant).

Annex III lists different maximum amounts depending on the cosmetic product and body part. For example, a maximum concentration of 0.002% applies to eye make-up and make-up removers, 0.03% for lip products, and 0.06% for rinse-off skin products.

Methyl Salicylate is a natural compound that is also found in plants such as wintergreen oil.

Even now, the detection of Methyl Salicylate has led to recalls in the cosmetics industry.

Would you like to have your products tested for Methyl Salicylate? Contact us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009