DIRECTIVES  
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2009/134/EC  
of 28 October 2009  
amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC concerning cosmetic products for the purposes of adapting 
Annex III thereto to technical progress  
(Text with EEA relevance)  
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Community,  
Having regard to Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 
1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States 
relating to cosmetic products (  1 ), and in particular Article 8(2) 
thereof,  
After consulting the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety,  
Whereas:  
(1) The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products, 
replaced by the Scientific Committee on Consumer 
Safety (  2 ), concluded in its ‘Memorandum on hair dye 
substances and their skin sensitising properties’ 
published on 29 March 2007 that contact allergies 
caused by hair dye products are an increasingly 
important health problem for consumers and society, 
often causing acute and severe dermatitis to individuals. 
A person sensitised to a hair dye substance used in hair 
dye products may eventually develop skin allergy to that 
substance.  
(2) In order to better inform the consumer about the 
possible adverse effects of hair colouring and to lower 
the risk of sensitisation to hair dye products among 
consumers, additional warnings should be printed on 
the label of oxidative hair dye products and of certain 
non-oxidative hair dye products containing extreme and 
strong sensitising substances. Therefore, the obligatory 
conditions of use and warnings laid down for respective 
hair dye substances in column ‘f’ of Annex III to 
Directive 76/768/EEC should be amended.  
(3) Directive 76/768/EEC should therefore be amended 
accordingly.  (4) The measures provided for in this Directive are in 
accordance with the opinion of the Standing 
Committee on Cosmetic Products,  
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:  
Article 1  
Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC is amended in accordance 
with the Annex to this Directive.  
Article 2  
1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 May 2010 at 
the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions 
necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith 
communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.  
When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain 
a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a 
reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member 
States shall determine how such reference is to be made.  
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the 
text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in 
the field covered by this Directive.  
Article 3  
Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that 
after 1 November 2011 no cosmetic products which fail to 
comply with this Directive are placed on the market by 
Community manufacturers or by importers established within 
the Community.  
Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that 
after 1 November 2012 no cosmetic products which fail to 
comply with this Directive are sold or disposed of to the final 
consumer in the Community.EN 29.10.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 282/15  
( 1 ) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169.  
( 2 ) The name of the committee was changed by Commission Decision 
2008/721/EC (OJ L 241, 10.9.2008, p. 21).Article 4  
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the 
European Union . 
Article 5  
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.  
Done at Brussels, 28 October 2009.  
For the Commission  
Günter VERHEUGEN  
Vice-PresidentEN L 282/16 Official Journal of the European Union 29.10.2009ANNEX  
1. Part 1 of Annex III is amended as follows:  
(a) Under reference numbers 8 and 8a, in column f, points (a) and (b), the text ‘Can cause an allergic reaction.’ is 
replaced by the following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(b) Under reference number 9, the text in column f is replaced by the following:  
‘(a)
 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.  
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.  
(b) For professional use only.
  
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.EN 29.10.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 282/17Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.  
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.’  
(c) Under reference number 9a, the text in column f is replaced by the following:  
‘(a)
 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.  
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.  
(b) For professional use only.
  
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.  
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.’  
(d) Under reference numbers 8a and 9a, in column f, points (a) and (b), the following text is added ‘The mixing ratio 
is printed on the label’.EN L 282/18 Official Journal of the European Union 29.10.2009(e) Under reference number 16, in column f, the text ‘Can cause allergic reaction.’ is replaced by the following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(f) Under reference number 22, in column f, sub-points 1 and 2 of point (a), the following text is added:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(g) Under reference numbers 202 and 203, in column f, point (a), the text ‘Can cause allergic reaction.’ is replaced by 
the following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’EN 29.10.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 282/19(h) Under reference numbers 193 and 205, in column f, point (a), the following text is added:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
2. Part 2 of Annex III is amended as follows:  
(a) Under reference number 3 in column f, points (a) and (b), the text ‘Can cause allergic reaction.’ is replaced by the 
following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(b) Under reference numbers 4, 20, 26, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 44, column f, the following text is added:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,EN L 282/20 Official Journal of the European Union 29.10.2009— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(c) Under reference numbers 5, 6, 12, 19, 21, 22, 25 and 33, in column f, the text ‘Can cause allergic reaction.’ is 
replaced by the following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(d) Under reference numbers 10, 11 and 16, in column f, point (a), the text ‘Can cause allergic reaction.’ is replaced by 
the following:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(e) Under reference numbers 10, 11 and 16, column f, point (b) is deleted.  
(f) Under reference numbers 27, 48 and 56, in column f, the following points (a) and (b) are added:  
‘(a)
 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.EN 29.10.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 282/21Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.  
(b)
 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’  
(g) Under reference numbers 31, 49, 50 and 55, in column f, point (a), the following text is added:
  
‘ 
Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.  
Read and follow instructions.  
This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.  
Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy.  
Do not colour your hair if:  
— you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,  
— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair,  
— you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.’EN L 282/22 Official Journal of the European Union 29.10.2009