The three ingredients should be prohibited in products formulated for use on babies of less than 3 years (36 months). However, maximum concentration levels would be indicated in order to address indirect inclusion from other ingredients such as perfumery compounds.
| Substance | Maximum concentration |
|---|---|
| Camphor | 150 ppm (0,015%) |
| Eucalyptol | 1000 ppm (0,1%) |
| Menthol | 4500 ppm (0,45%) |
The use of camphor, eucalyptol and menthol would also be restricted in cosmetic products intended for children from 3 to 6 years of age, with the exception of oral and tooth care products.
| Substance | Maximum concentration |
|---|---|
| Camphor | 0,15% |
| Eucalyptol | 1,12% |
| Menthol | 4,5% |
| Camphor + Eucalyptol + Menthol | 4,5% |
The French Agency began evaluating the safety of terpenic by-products in cosmetics with the aim to limit their concentration in 2004, when two neurological side effects were reported on babies. In cooperation with the Agency, Procter&Gamble Pharmaceuticals had to recalled all batches of its Vicks BabyBalm perfumed body cream.
