HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Frequently asked questions

• Is HYDROGEN PEROXIDE safe in cosmetics?

  HYDROGEN 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 does HYDROGEN PEROXIDE fall?

  HYDROGEN PEROXIDE falls under reference III/12 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. 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 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE perform in cosmetics?

  According to the European Commission's CosIng database, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE performs the following functions in cosmetics: ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, 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 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE?

  We found 5 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which HYDROGEN 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.