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Kojic acid in EU cosmetics: status and maximum concentration
INCI KOJIC ACID · CAS 501-30-4
EU status: Restrictedface and hand only
Data from Certo’s regulatory database as of
The short answer
Kojic acid is restricted in cosmetic products sold in the European Union (face and hand only). The binding limits are set in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III, entry 375.
EU legal requirements
| Product type or use | Limit | Conditions and label wording | Applies from |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III 375 Legal text | |||
| Face and hand products | ≤ 1 % | — | 1 February 2025 (placing on the market); 1 November 2025 (making available, including existing stock) |
| Any other product | Not allowed | — | 1 February 2025 (placing on the market); 1 November 2025 (making available, including existing stock) |
What the texts say
Reference number: 375 Chemical name/INN: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one (44) Name of Common Ingredients Glossary: Kojic Acid CAS number: 501-30-4 EC number: 207-922-4 Product type, body parts: Face and hand products Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 1 %
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