ASEAN cosmetic ingredient regulations

Barium salts and Barium Peroxide, with the exception of barium

CAS 7440-39-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 46 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bemegride (INN) and its salts

CAS 64-65-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 183 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benactyzine (INN)

CAS 302-40-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 157 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bendroflumethiazide (INN) and its derivatives

CAS 73-48-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 53 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benfuracarb (ISO); ethyl N-[2,3-dihydro-2,2-

CAS 82560-54-1

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1404 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benomyl

CAS 17804-35-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1035 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bentazone (ISO); 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine- 4-one-2,2-

CAS 25057-89-0

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1720 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benz[a]anthracene

CAS 56-55-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 638 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benz[e]acephenanthrylene

CAS 205-99-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 641 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate Benzalkonium Bromide CAS No 91080-29-4 Benzalkonium Chloride CAS No 63449-41-2/68391-01- 5/68424-85-1/85409-22-9 Benzalkonium saccharinate CAS No 68989-01-5

CAS 91080-29-4; 63449-41-2; 68391-01-5; 68424-85-1; 85409-22-9; 68989-01-5 · EC 293-522-5

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · (a) In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C , or 14 less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride( As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No.54 For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. · (a) Avoid contact with eyes (b) Avoid contact with eyes

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 65 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzatropine (INN) and its salts

CAS 86-13-5

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 158 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzazepines and benzodiazepines

CAS 12794-10-4

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 49 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenaminium, 3-[(4,5-dihydro- 3- methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H- pyrazol-4- yl)azo]-N,N,Ntrimethyl-, chloride Basic Yellow 57 CAS No 68391-31-1

CAS 68391-31-1 · EC 269-943-5

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · 2.0% · The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 274 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenaminium, 3-[[4-[[diamino(phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-1-

CAS 83803-98-9 · EC 280-919-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1298 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenaminium, 3-[[4-[[diamino(phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-2-

CAS 83803-99-0 · EC 280-920-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1297 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzene

CAS 71-43-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 47 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzene, methyl- Toluene CAS No 108-88-3

CAS 108-88-3 · EC 203-625-9

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: Nail products · 25% · Keep out of reach of children To be used by adults only

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 185 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-

CAS 2353-45-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1357 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4- [[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]- amino]-phenyl](2- sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5- cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salts, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts (CI 42090) Acid Blue 9 CAS No 3844-45-9 Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt CAS No 2650-18-2 Acid Blue 9 Aluminium lake CAS No 68921-42-6

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4- [[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]- amino]-phenyl](2- sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5- cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salts, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts (CI 42090) Acid Blue 9 CAS No 3844-45-

CAS 3844-45-9; 2650-18-2; 68921-42-6 · EC 272-939-6

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · 0.5% · The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 190 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)amino]-2-

CAS 6373-74-6; 15347-52-1 · EC 228-921-5

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1280 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)

ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: 0.1% · age, in oral hygiene p(aro) dRuicntsse a-nodff pinr opdroudctusc ts i(nbt)e nLdeeadv efo or na ppprolidcuactitosn o ther

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 53 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzidine

CAS 92-87-5

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 26 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzidine acetate

CAS 36341-27-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 717 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzidine based azo dyes

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 720 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzidine dihydrochloride

CAS 531-85-1

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 713 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzidine sulphate

CAS 21136-70-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 716 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzilonium bromide (INN)

CAS 1050-48-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 60 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one

CAS 615-16-7

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 48 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 9-(dimethylamino)-, and its salts,

CAS 057-57-0

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1276 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[def]chrysene; (=benzo[a]pyrene)

CAS 50-32-8

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 612 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[e]pyrene

CAS 192-97-2

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 639 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[j]fluoranthene

CAS 205-82-3

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 640 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[k]fluoranthene

CAS 207-08-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 642 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzo[rst]pentaphene

CAS 189-55-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1648 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol except for

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 357 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid (CAS No. 65-85-0), and its sodium salt (CAS No. 532-32-1)

CAS 65-85-0; 532-32-1 · EC 200-618-2

ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: Rinse off products, except oral care products; 2.5 % (acid) Oral care products; 1.7 % (acid) Leave-on products; 0.5 % (acid)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 1 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 2-[-4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester. INCI Name: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl Benzoate CAS No. 302776-68-7

CAS 302776-68-7 · EC 443-860-6

ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: 10 %

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 28 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid CAS No 69-72-7

CAS 69-72-7 · EC 200-712-3

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish · (a) 3.0 % (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5% · (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 · (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age(8)

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 98 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 4,4-((6-(((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino) carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4- diyl)diimino)bis-,bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester) CAS No. 154702-15-5

CAS 154702-15-5

ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: 10%

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 17 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzophenone

CAS 19-61-9 · EC 204-337-6

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1703 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzothiazolium, 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-

CAS 12270-13-2 · EC 235-546-0

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1261 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl 2,4-dibromobutanoate

CAS 23085-60-1

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1045 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)

CAS 94-18-8 · EC 202-311-9

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1377 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl alcohol (8) CAS No. 100-51-6

CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9

ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: 1%

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 34 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl alcohol( Benzyl Alcohol CAS No 100-51-6

CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9

ASEAN Annex III lists this record among substances allowed only under restrictions and conditions. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: (a) Solvents (b) Fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials · For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. For use as a preservative, see Annex V, No 34.

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 45 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)

CAS 85-68-7 · EC 201-622-7

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 1152 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 140-29-4 · EC 205-410-5

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 424 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzylhemiformal CAS No. 14548-60-8

CAS 14548-60-8 · EC 238-588-8

ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Conditions: 0.15% · Only for products to be removed by rinsing

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 55 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Beryllium and its compounds

CAS 7440-41-7

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 54 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Betoxycaine (INN) and its salts

CAS 3818-62-0

ASEAN Annex II lists this record among substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.

Source:ASEAN Annex II, reference 23 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30