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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
RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(2,4- disulphonatophenyl)xanthylium, sodium salt (CI 45100) Acid Red 52 CAS No 3520-42-1

CAS 3520-42-1

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) 0.6% · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 %. 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. · (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) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 193 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No. 1397, 1398, 1399 CAS No 7722-84-1

CAS 7722-84-1 · EC 231-765-0

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) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral Hygiene products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste. (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (i) For general consumer use (ii) For use by the consumer under the supervision of a qualified dental practitioner (iii) For application by a qualified dental practitioner only · (a) 12% of H O (40 volumes), 2 2 present or released (b) 4% of H O , present or 2 2 released (c) 2% of H O , present or 2 2 released (d) 0.1 % of H O , present or 2 2 released (e) (i) 0.1% H O present or 2 2 released (ii) >0.1 to < 6% H O 2 2 present or released (iii) >6% to 35% H O 2 2 present or released Thailand Only: Tooth whitening products with >6% H O present or 2 2 release is regulated as Medical Device. · (e) (ii) For supply only through a qualified dental practitioner. Not for direct sale to the general public. iii) Only to be used by a qualified dental practitioner. Not for direct sale to the general public. · For (a) Wear suitable gloves For (a) (b) (c) and (e): Contains hydrogen peroxide. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) (ii) and (iii) To be printed on the label Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. Percentage of Hydrogen Peroxide to be declared. (ii) Not for direct sale to the public. For supply only through qualified dental practitioner. Read & follow the instructions and use the product accordingly. Do not use the product within two weeks prior to, or immediately after dental restoration. Not for use by pregnant women or habitual tobacco and/or alcohol users. Stop using immediately if you experience any tooth sensitivity, gum irritation, toothache, defective restorations, gingivitis, nausea etc. Store out of reach of children. (iii) Not for direct sale to the public. Only to be used by a qualified dental practitioner.

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 12 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein CAS Nos 94350-06-8 / 222400-28-4 / 70084-87-6 / 100209-50-5

CAS 94350-06-8; 222400-28-4; 70084-87-6; 100209-50-5

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: Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3.5 kDa Except Indonesia

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 323 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroquinone Hydroquinone CAS No 123-31-9

CAS 123-31-9 · EC 204-617-8

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: Artificial nail systems · 0.02% (after mixing for use) · Professional use only · • For professional use only • Avoid skin contact • Read directions for use carefully

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 14 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroquinone methylether / Mequinol p-Hydroxyanisole CAS No 150-76-5

CAS 150-76-5 · EC 205-769-8

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: Artificial nail systems · 0.02 % (After mixing for use) · Professional use only · • For professional use only • Avoid skin contact • Read directions for use carefully Contains hydroquinone

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 95 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxyethyl-3,4- methylenedioxyaniline and its hydrochloride Hydroxyethyl-3,4- methylenedioxyaniline HCl CAS No 94158-14-2

CAS 94158-14-2 · EC 303-085-5

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 oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 % • 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. · 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 249 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxylamine

CAS 7803-49-8

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 1505 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxylammonium hydrogensulfate; hydroxylamine sulfate(1:1) [1]; Hydroxylamine phosphate [2]; Hydroxylamine dihydrogenphosphate [3]; Hydroxylamine 4- methylbenzenesulfonate [4]

CAS 0046-00-1

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 1509 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p- phenylenediamine) and its tetrahydrochloride Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p- phenylenediamine) HCl CAS No 128729-30-6 / 128729-28-2

CAS 128729-30-6; 128729-28-2 · EC 416-320-2

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 oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4 % (as tetrahydrochloride) The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text. · 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 Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 242 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxyzine (INN)

CAS 68-88-2

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 240 · 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

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

  1. Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
  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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