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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
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Imidazole

CAS 288-32-4 · EC 206-019-2

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 1589 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Imidazolidine-2-thione

CAS 96-45-7

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

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Indigofera tinctoria, dried and pulverised leaves of Indigofera tinctoria L Indigofera tinctoria leaf Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract Indigofera tinctoria extract 84775- 63-3

CAS 84775-63-3

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: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products · 25 %

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 335 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Indium phosphide

CAS 22398-80-7

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 1544 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites

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) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products · (a) 0.67 % expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 % expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 % expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 % expressed as free SO 2 · For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 99 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite (CAS No 7757-83-7), Ammonium bisulfite (CAS No. 10192-30-0) Ammonium sulfite (CAS No. 10196-04-0), Potassium sulfite (CAS No.10117-38-1 ), Potassium hydrogen sulfite (CAS No.7773-03- 07 ), Sodium sulfite (CAS No. 7631-90-5), sodium Metabisulfite (CAS No.7681-57-4) potassium Metabisulfite (CAS No.16731-55-8)

Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite (CAS No 7757-83-7), Ammonium bisulfite (CAS No. 10192-30-0) Ammonium sulfite (CAS No. 10196-04-0), Potassium sulfite (CAS No.10117-38-1 ), Potassium hydrogen sulfite (CAS No.7773-03- 07 ), Sodiu

CAS 7757-83-7; 10192-30-0; 10196-04-0; 10117-38-1; 7631-90-5; 7681-57-4; 16731-55-8 · EC 231-821-4

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

Conditions: 0.2% expressed as free SO 2

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 9 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Inproquone (INN)

CAS 436-40-8

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

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Iodine

CAS 7553-56-2

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

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Iodomethane

CAS 74-88-4

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 1096 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC); 3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate CAS No.55406-53-6

CAS 55406-53-6 · EC 259-627-5

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

Conditions: (a) rinse-off products: 0.02 % (b) leave-on products: 0.01 % except in deodorants & antiperspirants: 0.0075 % · Not to be used in oral hygiene and lip care products (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoos. (b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream (*) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. · (a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (**) (b) Not to be used for children under three years of age (***)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 56 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ioxynil

CAS 1689-83-4

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 1030 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iprodione

CAS 36734-19-7

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 1062 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Isobutyl nitrite

CAS 542-56-3

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 1137 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Isocarboxazid (INN)

CAS 59-63-2

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

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Isoprenaline (INN)

CAS 7683-59-2

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

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Isosorbide dinitrate (INN)

CAS 87-33-2

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

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Isoxaflutole

CAS 141112-29-0

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 1020 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Kojic Acid

CAS 501-30-4 · EC 207-922-4

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) Face (neck), hand Leave- on and all rinse-off products (b) Body Leave-on Products · (a) 1.0 % (b) 0.2 %

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 346 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Kresoxim-methyl

CAS 143390-89-0

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 1021 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lead and its compounds

CAS 7439-92-1

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

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Lidocaine (INN)

CAS 137-58-6 · EC 205-302-8

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

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Linuron

CAS 330-55-2

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 1059 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lithium hydroxide Lithium hydroxide CAS No 1310-65-2

CAS 1310-65-2 · EC 215-183-4

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 straightener 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) pH adjuster – for depilatories (c) Other uses as pH adjuster (for rinse-off products only) · (a) 1. 2% by weight (6) 2. 4.5% by weight (6) · (b) pH < 12.7 (c) pH < 11 · (a) 1. • Contains alkali • Avoid contact with eyes • Can cause blindness • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For Professional use only • Avoid contact with eyes • Can cause blindness (b) • Contains alkali • Keep out of reach of children • Avoid contact with eyes

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 15b · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lobeline (INN) and its salts

CAS 90-69-7

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 219 · 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

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Language and scope

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Evidence status

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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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