Regulation of Wheat and Peanut Allergens in Cosmetics

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Apr 9, 2018 - Cosmetics

Regulation of Wheat and Peanut Allergens in Cosmetics

Allergies to wheat and peanuts are well known in food. However, skin contact with these substances can also lead to the development of corresponding allergies. For this reason, the EU has regulated the use and quality of wheat proteins and peanut oils.

The regulation (EU) 2017/2009 amending Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation defines limit values for these ingredients.
Peanut oils used in cosmetic products may only contain a maximum concentration of 0.5ppm of peanut proteins. The restriction for hydrolyzed wheat proteins depends on the average molecular weight of the peptides. The maximum value for the average mass is 3.5 kDa.

The exact text of the regulation (EU) 2017/2009 can be found under this link.
 

As of September 25, 2018, cosmetic products placed on the market must meet the aforementioned requirements. Would you also like to have your cosmetics tested for the absence of allergens? Simply contact us about this.

Source: European Union