P-PHENETIDINE

Frequently asked questions

• Is P-PHENETIDINE safe in cosmetics?

  P-PHENETIDINE falls under Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, and under Article 14 a cosmetic product placed on the EU market must not contain a substance prohibited by that annex. This is a legal status, not a toxicity finding about any particular product. Where a non-compliant product is found, the competent authority requires the responsible person to bring it into conformity, withdraw it from the market or recall it, proportionate to the risk; products presenting a serious risk are also notified through the EU Safety Gate.

• In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does P-PHENETIDINE fall?

  P-PHENETIDINE falls under reference II/1203 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 P-PHENETIDINE perform in cosmetics?

  According to the European Commission's CosIng database, P-PHENETIDINE performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING. 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 P-PHENETIDINE?

  Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking P-PHENETIDINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.