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Homosalate in EU cosmetics: status and maximum concentration
INCI HOMOSALATE · CAS 118-56-9
EU status: AllowedUV filter, face products only (not propellant sprays), max 7.34 %
Data from Certo’s regulatory database as of
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The short answer
Homosalate is allowed in cosmetic products sold in the European Union (UV filter, face products only (not propellant sprays), max 7.34 %). The binding limits are set in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI, entry 3.
EU legal requirements
| Product type or use | Limit | Conditions and label wording | Applies from |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI 3 Legal text | |||
| Face products other than propellant sprays | ≤ 7.34 % | — | 1 January 2025 (placing on the market); 1 July 2025 (making available, including existing stock) |
| Any other product | Not allowed | — | 1 January 2025 (placing on the market); 1 July 2025 (making available, including existing stock) |
What the texts say
Reference number: 3 Chemical name/INN/XAN: Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy-, 3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexyl ester/Homosalate (8) Name of Common Ingredients Glossary: Homosalate CAS number: 118-56-9 EC number: 204-260-8 Product type, body parts: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 7,34 % (8) From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Sources
This page is general regulatory information, not legal advice. Rely on the legal texts linked above and on your own regulatory experts before making a compliance decision.