This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 1703Benzophenone
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1490
Safety Gate alerts (EU)
3 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.
- Master Gel Glossy Top Gel (2026-05-18)
- AGRAD SUN (2025-09-19)
- Rich – Babe (2025-02-12)
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
- Scientific Advice on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) as substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties in cosmetic products
- Benzophenone-3
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.