ASEAN cosmetic ingredient regulations
Regional annexes require member-state effective-date and deviation checks.
- Regulator
- ASEAN Cosmetic Committee / national regulators
- Source language
- English and national languages
- Coverage version
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026
What this list is
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive is not law anywhere by itself. Each member state enacts it separately, on its own date, sometimes with its own changes — so a regional answer is a starting point, not a compliance answer.
- 2,224 regional records: 1,728 prohibited, 249 restricted, 247 on a positive list.
- The directive is agreed regionally and given force by each member state's own instrument.
- Effective dates differ between member states, so the same annex can be in force in one and not another.
- Member states may add national requirements the regional annexes do not contain.
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive harmonises the annexes across ten member states, and it is genuinely useful for that: one set of prohibited, restricted and positive lists covering a region that would otherwise need ten separate checks. What it is not is directly binding. The directive takes effect in a member state when that state gives it effect in national law, and those instruments are made at different times.
Two consequences follow, and both bite in practice. An annex amendment agreed regionally may be in force in Singapore and not yet in Indonesia, so the same substance can have two different answers on the same day. And a member state may impose requirements of its own — notification procedures, labelling in a national language, additional restrictions — that the regional annexes say nothing about.
Treat what follows as the regional baseline. For a product going to a specific market, the national instrument and its current effective date are the answer, and this list is where to start rather than where to stop.
Checked against
Official ingredient records
2224 matching recordsCaptodiame (INN)
CAS 486-17-9
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 140 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Caramiphen (INN) and its salts
CAS 77-22-5
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 169 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbadox
CAS 6804-07-5
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 735 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbaryl
CAS 63-25-2
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 1082 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbendazim
CAS 10605-21-7
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 996 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbetamide (ISO); (R)-1-(ethylcarbamoyl) ethyl-carbanilate;
CAS 16118-49-3
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 1611 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon disulphide
CAS 75-15-0
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 73 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon monoxide
CAS 630-08-0
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 462 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon tetrachloride
CAS 56-23-5
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 315 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbromal (INN)
CAS 77-65-6
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 57 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbutamide (INN)
CAS 339-43-5
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 66 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carisoprodol (INN)
CAS 78-44-4
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 235 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Catalase
CAS 9001-05-2 · EC 232-577-1
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 74 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Catechol
CAS 120-80-9
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 408 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in
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 419 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cells, tissues or products of human origin
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 416 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cephaeline and its salts
CAS 483-17-0
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 75 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chenopodium ambrosioides (essential oil)
CAS 8006-99-3
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 76 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chinomethionate
CAS 2439-01-2
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 1052 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorates of alkali metals Sodium Chlorate CAS No 7775-09-9 Potassium Chlorate CAS No 3811-04-9
CAS 7775-09-9; 3811-04-9 · EC 231-887-4
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) Toothpaste (b) Other uses · (a) 5% (b) 3%
Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 6 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordane, pur
CAS 57-74-9
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 1073 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordecone
CAS 143-50-0
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 1022 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordimeform
CAS 6164-98-3
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 1080 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorhexidine (INN) and its digluconate, diacetate and dihydrochloride (+) Chlorhexidine (CAS No. 55-56-1), Chlorhexidine diacetate (CAS No. 56- 95-1), Chlorhexidine digluconate, Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (CAS No. 3697-42-5)
CAS 55-56-1; 56-95-1; 3697-42-5 · EC 200-238-7
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.3% expressed as chlorhexidine
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 42 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorine
CAS 7782-50-5
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 78 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlormethine (INN) and its salts
CAS 51-75-2
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 87 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlormezanone (INN)
CAS 80-77-3
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 91 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloro-1-ethylcyclohexyl carbonate
CAS 99464-83-2
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 1496 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloro-N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride
CAS 3724-43-4
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 1517 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroacetaldehyde
CAS 107-20-0
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 998 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorobutanol (INN) CAS No. 57-15-8
CAS 57-15-8 · EC 200-317-6
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.5% · Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) · - Contains chlorobutanol
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 11 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroethane
CAS 75-00-3
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 96 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorofluorocarbons
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 A1139 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroform
CAS 67-66-3 · EC 200-663-8
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 366 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloromethane
CAS 74-87-3
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 1095 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloromethyl methyl ether
CAS 107-30-2
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 664 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroprene (stabilised); (2-Chlorobuta-1,3-diene)
CAS 126-99-8
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 1140 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorothalonil
CAS 1897-45-6
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 1036 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorotoluron; (3-(3-Chloro-p-tolyl)-1,1-dimethylurea)
CAS 15545-48-9
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 1200 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorphenoxamine (INN)
CAS 77-38-3
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 94 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorpropamide (INN)
CAS 94-20-2
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 79 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorpropham (ISO); isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate
CAS 101-21-3
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 1406 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorprothixene (INN) and its salts
CAS 113-59-7
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 84 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlortalidone (INN)
CAS 77-36-1
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 262 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorzoxazone (INN)
CAS 95-25-0
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 82 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlozolinate
CAS 84332-86-5
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 1108 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS 67-48-1 · EC 200-655-4
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 168 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
CAS 7440-47-3 · EC 231-157-5
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 97 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chrysene
CAS 218-01-9
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 643 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinchocaine (INN) and its salts
CAS 85-79-0
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 129 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Market coverage contract
Complete regional annex dataset- Included scope
- Annexes II, III, IV, VI and VII covering prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.
- If no match is found
- Regional annex coverage does not replace member-state implementation dates, notifications or national deviations.
Complete verification checklist
- Search all ACD annexes by name and identifiers.
- Apply product type, maximum level and warning conditions.
- Confirm the target member state's adoption and transition date.
- Complete the local notification and responsible-company requirements.
How ASEAN differs from other markets
Comparing this market's imported rules against every other market's for the same substance. A market with no imported rule for a substance is left out of that comparison rather than treated as permitting it.
A formula cleared elsewhere can fail here.
Permitted here under conditions and prohibited, or more tightly held, elsewhere — so a formula built for this market may not travel.
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Official sources and legal role
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes
Banned, restricted and positive-list substances under the harmonised ASEAN framework
Legal meaning: Regional directive; member-state transitions and deviations still require local verification
Available language: English
What this market page can answer
Source and authority
Identify the official material and the regulator responsible for it: ASEAN Cosmetic Committee / national regulators.
Language and scope
See whether usable English or bilingual material exists and what the mapped source actually covers. Current source language: English and national languages.
Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.