BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Frequently asked questions

• Is BENZOYL PEROXIDE safe in cosmetics?

  BENZOYL PEROXIDE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.

• In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is BENZOYL PEROXIDE listed?

  BENZOYL PEROXIDE is listed under reference III/94 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.

• What functions does BENZOYL PEROXIDE perform in cosmetics?

  According to the European Commission's CosIng database, BENZOYL PEROXIDE performs the following functions in cosmetics: OXIDISING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.

• Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning BENZOYL PEROXIDE?

  We found 1 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which BENZOYL PEROXIDE appears in the risk description or on the ingredient list of a recalled cosmetic. The full list and details of each alert are below in the Safety Gate alerts section.