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Saudi Arabia updates the permitted use of Methyl N-Methylanthranilate MNM
On 8 August 2022, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) updated the permitted use of Methyl N-Methylanthranilate (MNM) in cosmetic products. In cosmetics, MNM acts as a fragrance. It is used in fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps, and many other types of cosmetics. The update will come into effect from 1 July 2023.
Iearlier in EU, the permit to use MNM in cosmetic products was updated. Under Annex III of (EC) 1223/2009 the European Commission released Regulation (EU) 2022/135, restricting the use of methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products. The regulation was released on 31 January 2022 and has been effective since 21 February 2022.
According to SFDA Circular 24366 and EU regulation (EU) 2022/135-
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Restriction |
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(a) Leave-on products |
(a) 0.1 % |
For (a): not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light |
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(b) Rinse-off products |
(b) 0.2 % |
For (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers |
On the basis of the latest evidence and studies the new MNM restrictions are updated.
Cosmetic products must comply with the update by manufacturers, warehouse managers and importers.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Saudi Arabia .
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