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Benzyl salicylate: EU cosmetic annex conditions and formula evidence

Benzyl salicylate has identifier matches to Annex III in the acquired 18 May 2026 EU Cosmetics Regulation text. The table distinguishes the substance identity, product-use conditions and recorded limits. Confirm the exact substance/group scope, formula concentration and intended use before applying an entry. This does not certify formula safety or settle Great Britain requirements.

Evidence retrieved 2026-10-06. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.

Exact legal-entry matches and product-use conditions

Exact checksum-valid CAS and/or exact EC identifier in preserved legal identity cells. Group and substance scope are still conditional.

Each line below retains its own concentration basis, conditions and warnings. Blank source cells mean no condition was recorded in that cell; they do not establish unrestricted use.

Annex III · Entry 75

Recorded identity: 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester ( 46 )

Matching CAS: 118-58-1 · Matching EC: 204-262-9

Product use / body siteMaximum concentration and basisOther conditionsWarningsSource
(a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray)(a) 4 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2]
(b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products)(b) 0,5 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [4]
(c) Shower gel/bath products(c) 1,3 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [5]
(d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion)(d) 0,5 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [6]
(e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(e) 0,5 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [7]
(f) Body lotion(f) 0,7 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [8]
(g) Face make-up and make-up remover products(g) 0,2 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [9]
(h) Oral products(h) 0,004 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [10]
(i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol)(i) 0,91 %The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.Blank in source[2] [11]

Linked notes for this entry

  • ( 46 ) From 1 January 2027 cosmetic products containing these substances and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2028 cosmetic products containing these substances and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market. [3]

The consolidated text is a dated reference. Current amendments, corrigenda and applicability dates must be checked. EU evidence does not resolve Great Britain rules.

Known facts and deciding inputs

Known context: EU. Ingredient identity is recorded; concentration, intended use, exposure and current legal conditions still need checking.

Source factRecorded valueWhat to check
INCI / recorded nameBenzyl salicylate [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Common ingredients glossary nameBenzyl salicylate [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CAS identifiers118-58-1 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
EC identifiers204-262-9 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng annex referenceIII [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
CosIng reference entry75 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
maximumConcentration(a) 4 % (b) 0,5 % (c) 1,3 % (d) 0,5 % (e) 0,5 % (f) 0,7 % (g) 0,2 % (h) 0,004 % (i) 0,91 % [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
productTypeBodyParts(a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) (c) Shower gel/bath products (d) Leave-on skin and hair products (non-spray/non-aerosol) (except body lotion) (e) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) (f) Body lotion (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products (h) Oral products (i) Deodorant products (spray/aerosol) [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
otherThe presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
SCCS opinion referenceOpinion concerning Essential Oils, Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy in Consumers - A Review of the Problem - Analysis of the need for appropriate Consumer Information and Identification of Consumer Allergens, Opinion concerning the Interim Position on Fragrance Allergy, Memorandum on the SCCNFP Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy, Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1, EC No. 204-262-9), preliminary version of 6-7 June 2023, final version of 26 October 2023, SCCS/1656/23. [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Related regulation reference(EU) 2026/909 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.
Recorded publication date2026-04-28T00:00:00.000+0200 [1]Check identity, concentration, exposure and use against the current legal annex and any amendments.

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  1. Does the supplied material fall within these exact entries?

    Put your supplier CAS/EC, substance composition, salt/group membership, purity, physical form and intended function beside each matched entry. A matching identifier does not resolve every group or impurity condition.

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  2. Which row governs the finished-product use?

    Compare the finished-product concentration, body site, rinse-off/leave-on use, consumer/professional setting and any exposure restrictions with each row. Preserve the units and calculation basis; do not transfer a limit from a different product-use row.

    Useful evidence: Quantitative formula and use instructions; a row-by-row condition and warning worksheet.

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    Useful evidence: Ingredient/impurity origin, manufacturing controls, trace quantities and the cited Article 17 text.

  4. What must reach the safety assessor and Responsible Person?

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