"Low penalty" in all categories.
- INCI name: NICOMETHANOL HYDROFLUORIDE
- Chemical name: 3-Pyridinemethanol, hydrofluoride
- Classification:
Regulated
Restriction in Europe:
III/47
The maximum concentration allowed in oral products is 0.15% (in F). In case of mixing with other fluorinated compounds authorized by this Annex, the maximum concentration of F remains fixed at 0,15%.
The mandatory information on the package is as follows:
- Contains nicomethanol hydrofluoride.
- Unless it is indicated on the labeling that they are contraindicated for children (for example, by a standard phrase "for adults only"), toothpastes containing compounds with a fluorine concentration between 0 , 1 and 0,15% calculated in F must obligatorily bear the following mentions:
- "Children 6 and under: Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste under the supervision of an adult to minimize ingestion. In case of fluoride intake from other sources, consult a dentist or doctor