Iodine
- Cosmetics Avoid
What is Iodine?
Iodine is an antiseptic element that EU law bans as a cosmetic ingredient. A product made legally for the EU market should not list it. If you see it on a cosmetic label, that is the problem in itself — choose a different product.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Iodine?
Yasno’s verdict on Iodine: Avoid. A real, well-supported concern, such as a legal restriction or a classification by a major safety body.
Is Iodine allowed in the EU?
EU status of Iodine: Prohibited in cosmetics. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Prohibited in cosmetics | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II (entry 213)
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex II, European Union, 2009
Always check the physical label. Yasno describes evidence and regulatory status. It never says a product is free of an allergen or safe for you, and it is not medical advice.
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