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 recordsNickel dichloride
CAS 7718-54-9
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 1419 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dichromate
CAS 15586-38-6
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 1453 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dicyanide
CAS 557-19-7
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 1440 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel difluoride [1]; Nickel dibromide [2]; Nickel diiodide [3]; Nickel potassium fluoride [4]
CAS 0028-18-9
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 1435 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel diformate [1]; Formic acid, nickel salt [2]; Formic acid, copper nickel salt [3]
CAS 3349-06-2
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 1428 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dihydroxide
CAS 12054-48-7
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 1006 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dilactate
CAS 16039-61-5
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 1433 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dinitrate [1]; Nitric acid, nickel salt [2]
CAS 3138-45-9
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 1420 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dioxide
CAS 12035-36-8
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 457 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel diperchlorate; perchloric acid, nickel(II) salt
CAS 13637-71-3
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 1424 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dipotassium bis(sulfate) [1]; Diammonium nickel bis(sulfate) [2] 13842-46
CAS 3842-46-1
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 1425 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel dithiocyanate
CAS 13689-92-4
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 1452 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel hexafluorosilicate
CAS 26043-11-8
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 1436 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel matte
CAS 69012-50-6
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 1421 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel monoxide
CAS 1313-99-1
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 455 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel oxalate [1]; Oxalic acid, nickel salt [2]
CAS 547-67-1
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 1445 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel selenate
CAS 15060-62-5
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 1437 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel selenide
CAS 1314-05-2
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 1455 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel sulphate
CAS 7786-81-4
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 1100 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel sulphide
CAS 16812-54-7
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 460 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel telluride
CAS 12142-88-0
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 1446 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel tin trioxide; nickel stannate
CAS 12035-38-0
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 1450 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel triuranium decaoxide
CAS 15780-33-3
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 1451 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) octanoate
CAS 4995-91-9
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 1434 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) selenite
CAS 10101-96-9
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 1454 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) silicate [1]; Dinickel orthosilicate [2]; Nickel silicate (3:4) [3]; Silicic acid, nickel salt [4]; Trihydrogen hydroxybis[orthosilicato(4-)]trinickelate(3-) [5]
CAS 1784-78-1
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 1442 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) stearate; nickel(II) octadecanoate
CAS 2223-95-2
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 1432 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) sulfite [1] Nickel tellurium trioxide [2] Nickel tellurium tetraoxide [3] Molybdenum nickel hydroxide oxide phosphate [4]
CAS 7757-95-1
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 1461 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nickel(II) trifluoroacetate [1]
CAS 16083-14-0
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 1460 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nicotine and its salts
CAS 54-11-5
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 246 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nigrosine (CI 50420) when used as a substance in hair dye
CAS 8005-03-6
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 1359 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nigrosine spirit soluble (Solvent Black 5), when used as a
CAS 11099-03-9
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 1274 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrobenzene
CAS 98-95-3
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 249 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrocresols and their alkali metal salts
CAS 12167-20-3
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 250 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitroderivatives of carbazole
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 72 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrofen
CAS 1836-75-5
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 697 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrofurantoin (INN)
CAS 67-20-9
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 251 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitromethane Nitromethane CAS No 75-52-5
CAS 75-52-5 · EC 200-876-6
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: Rust inhibitor · 0.3%
Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 18 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrosamines
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 410 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrosodipropylamine
CAS 621-64-7
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 703 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrostilbenes, their homologues and their derivatives
CAS 4003-94-5
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 256 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitroxoline (INN) and its salts
CAS 4008-48-4
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 209 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid [1]; Ammonium nonadecafluorodecanoate [2]; Sodium nonadecafluorodecanoate [3]
CAS 335-76-2
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 1604 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nonylphenol; 4-Nonylphenol, branched
CAS 25154-52-3
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 1168 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Noradrenaline and its salts
CAS 51-41-2
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 257 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Noscapine (INN) and its salts
CAS 128-62-1
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 258 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
O,O'-(Ethenylmethylsilylene)di[(4-methylpentan-2-one)oxime]
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 1185 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
O,O’-Diacetyl-N-allyl-N-normorphine; Diacetylnalorphine
CAS 2748-74-5
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 117 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
O,O’-Diethyl-O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate (parathion-ISO)
CAS 56-38-2
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 131 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
O-Hexyl-N-ethoxycarbonylthiocarbamate
CAS 109202-58-6
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 1407 · 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.
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.