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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.

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Official ingredient records

2224 matching records
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Erionite

CAS 12510-42-8

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 761 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2- nitro-1,4- phenylene)diimino]bis- (9CI) N,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p- Phenylenediamine CAS No. 84041-77-0

CAS 84041-77-0 · EC 281-856-4

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)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · (b) 1.5% · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1% For (a) and (b) The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. • Do not use with nitrosating agents • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.”

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 8c · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3- methyl-4-[(E)-(4- nitrophenyl)azo] phenyl]imino]bis- Disperse Red 17 CAS No 3179-89-3

CAS 3179-89-3 · EC 221-665-5

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) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · (b) 0.2 % · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 % For (a) and (b) - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) - Keep in nitrite-free containers (a) and (b): The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, —you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 309 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanol, 2,2′-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl) azo]phenyl]imino]bis- Disperse Black 9 CAS No 20721-50-0

CAS 20721-50-0 · EC 243-987-5

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. · 0.3% (of the mixture in the ratio 1:1 of 2,2’-[4-(4- aminophenylazo)phenylimi no] diethanol and lignosulfate) · 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 275 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanol, 2-((4- amino-2- nitrophenyl)amino)- HC Red No 3 CAS No 2871-01-4

CAS 2871-01-4 · EC 220-701-7

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) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · (b) 3.0 % · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.45 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) — Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · For (a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For (a) and (b): Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 290 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5- nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts HC Violet No 1 CAS No 82576-75-8

CAS 82576-75-8 · EC 417-600-7

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) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · (b) 0.28% · a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25 % (a) & (b) • Do not use with nitrosating agents • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past (a) & (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 239 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethionamide (INN)

CAS 536-33-4

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 319 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride CAS No. 60372-77-2

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

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

Conditions: (a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4 % · (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. · (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 58 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl CAS No 60372-77-2

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

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: (a) Soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, (not in the form of a spray) · 0.8% · 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. As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 58

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 207 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) Butoxyethanol CAS No 111-76-2

CAS 111-76-2 · EC 203-905-0

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) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products 2.0 · (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0% · (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 188 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethylene oxide

CAS 75-21-8

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 182 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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

  1. Search all ACD annexes by name and identifiers.
  2. Apply product type, maximum level and warning conditions.
  3. Confirm the target member state's adoption and transition date.
  4. Complete the local notification and responsible-company requirements.

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

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Evidence status

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How to verify an ingredient for this market

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  2. Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
  3. Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.
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