CITRIC ACID

Citric Acid is the organic acid that conforms to the formula:

Argentina · Brasil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0,2%, correspondente a 0,0024% de prata.
• Other limitations and requirements : Proibido em produtos para uso bucal e em produtos para a área dos olhos.

Canadá

• <Alpha-hydroxy acids, including polyhydroxy acids and bionic acids with alpha hydroxyl groups, and their salts Citric acid>
• Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Products for use on the skin for consumer use. Manufacturer or importer to provide pH levels. (b) Products for use on the skin for professional use: Manufacturer must provide Health Canada with evidence of safety including: 1. pH levels 2. AHA concentrations 3. Directions for use 4. Clinical studies demonstrating minimal skin irritation (c) Products intended to be diluted in bath water may contain levels of AHAs exceeding 10% (d) Other cosmetics (e) Any cosmetics
• Maximum Concentration Permitted : (a) Between 3% and 18% total mono-AHA equivalents with a pH equal to or greater than 3.5 (b) Between 18% and 30% total mono-AHA equivalents and/or a pH between 3.0 to 3.5 (d) Between 3% and 30% total mono-AHA equivalents with a pH equal to or greater than 3.0 (e) 3%
• Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (a) and (b) : "Use only as directed", "Avoid contact with the eyes", "If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician", "It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen" Product labels should contain appropriate directions regarding frequency and/or duration of use. (b only) "For professional use only" (d) "Use only as directed", "Avoid contact with eyes", "Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs"
• Conditions of Use by product type : See "Alpha-hydroxy acids".

Taiwán

• <Concentración máxima : α-Hydroxy acids(AHA)>
• Concentración máxima : pH≧3.5;

SCCS opinion: Opinion on Citric acid (and) Silver Citrate; Position paper on the Safety of alpha-Hydroxy Acids; Updated position paper concerning consumer Safety of alpha-hydroxy acids

Fuente: Lista de ingredientes CosIng (UE)

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics

Fuente: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR, EE. UU.)