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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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2224 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Resorcinol diglycidyl ether

CAS 101-90-6

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

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Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Salicylic acid (69-72-7) and its salts(1) : Calcium salicylate (CAS No. 824-35- 1), Magnesium salicylate (CAS No. 18917-89- 0), MEA-salicylate (CAS No. 59866-70-5), Sodium salicylate (CAS No. 54-21-7), Potassium salicylate (CAS No. 578-36-9), TEA- salicylate (CAS No. 2174-16-5)

Salicylic acid (69-72-7) and its salts(1) : Calcium salicylate (CAS No. 824-35- 1), Magnesium salicylate (CAS No. 18917-89- 0), MEA-salicylate (CAS No. 59866-70-5), Sodium salicylate (CAS No. 54-21-7), Potassium salicylate (CAS No. 578-36-9), TEA- salicyl

CAS 69-72-7; 824-35-1; 18917-89-0; 59866-70-5; 54-21-7; 578-36-9; 2174-16-5 · EC 200-712-3

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% (acid) 0.5% (acid) · Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under three years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except for shampoos · Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under three years of age (2.1) Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under three years of age (2.2)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 3 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid Ammonium benzoate (CAS No.1863-63- 4)/ Calcium benzoate (CAS No. 2090-05-3)/ Potassium benzoate (CAS No. 582-25-2)/ Magnesium benzoate (CAS No. 553-70- 8)/ MEA- benzoate (CAS No. 4337-66-0)/ Methyl benzoate (CAS No. 93-58-3) / Ethyl benzoate (CAS No. 93-89-0)/ Propyl benzoate (CAS No. 92315-68-6)/ Butyl benzoate (CAS No. 136-60-7) / Isobutyl benzoate (CAS No. 120-50-3)/ Isopropyl benzoate (CAS No. 939-48-0)/ Phenyl benzoate (CAS No. 93-99-2)

Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid Ammonium benzoate (CAS No.1863-63- 4)/ Calcium benzoate (CAS No. 2090-05-3)/ Potassium benzoate (CAS No. 582-25-2)/ Magnesium benzoate (CAS No. 553-70- 8)/ ME

CAS 1863-63-4; 2090-05-3; 582-25-2; 553-70-8; 4337-66-0; 93-58-3; 93-89-0; 92315-68-6; 136-60-7; 120-50-3; 939-48-0; 93-99-2 · EC 217-468-9

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 % (acid)

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

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ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Salts of o-dianisidine

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

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RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide CAS No 7488-56-4

CAS 7488-56-4 · EC 231-303-8

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: Anti-dandruff shampoo · 1% · • Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 49 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Silver chloride deposited on titanium dioxide CAS No. 7783-90-6

CAS 7783-90-6 · EC 232-033-3

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

Conditions: 0.004% calculated as AgCl · 20% AgCl (w/w) on TiO 2 Prohibited in products for children under three years of

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 52 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Simazine

CAS 122-34-9

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 1008 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexylamino)- 9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2- sulphonate (CI 62045) Acid Blue 62 CAS No 4368-56-3

CAS 4368-56-3

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 Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · 0.5% · • Do not use with nitrosating agents • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21) • Keep in nitrite-free containers 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. · Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 195 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1- naphthyl)azo]benzene sulfonate Acid Orange 7 633-96-5

CAS 633-96-5

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 · 0.5 %

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 333 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate (Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate) CAS No. 70161-44-3

CAS 70161-44-3 · EC 274-357-8

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% · Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 % w/w.

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 51 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium fluoride Sodium fluoride CAS No 7681-49-4

CAS 7681-49-4 · EC 231-667-8

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: (a) Oral hygiene products (except mouthwash) (b) Mouthwash · 0.15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · (a) & (b) Contains sodium fluoride (a) "Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor."(12) (b) Do not use for children below 6 years of age

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 31 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium hexacyclonate (INN)

CAS 7009-49-6

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

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Sodium nitrite Sodium nitrite CAS No 7632-00-0

CAS 7632-00-0 · EC 231-555-9

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 · 0.2% · Do not use with secondary and/or tertiary amines or other substances forming nitrosamines

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 17 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium, 4- [(9,10-dihydro-4- hydroxy- 9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl) amino]toluene-3- sulphonate) Acid Violet 43 CAS No 4430-18-6

CAS 4430-18-6

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: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. · 0.5 % · 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 306 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts Sorbic acid (CAS No. 110-44-1), Calcium sorbate (CAS No. 7492-55-9), Sodium sorbate (CAS No.7757-81-5), Potassium sorbate (CAS No. 24634-61-5)

CAS 110-44-1; 7492-55-9; 7757-81-5; 24634-61-5 · EC 203-768-7

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

Conditions: 0.6% (acid)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 4 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sparteine (INN) and its salts

CAS 90-39-1

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

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Strontium acetate hemihydrate Strontium acetate CAS No 543-94-2

CAS 543-94-2 · EC 208-854-8

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: Oral Hygiene Products · 3.5% calculated as strontium. When mixed with other permitted compounds, the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5% · • Contains strontium acetate • Frequent use by children is not advisable

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

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Strontium chloride hexahydrate Strontium chloride CAS No 10476-85-4

CAS 10476-85-4 · EC 233-971-6

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) Oral hygiene products (b) Shampoo and face products · (a) 3.5% calculated as strontium. When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds the total strontium content must not exceed 3.5% (b) 2.1% calculated as strontium. When mixed with other permitted strontium compounds, the total strontium content must not exceed 2.1% · • Contains strontium chloride • Frequent use by children is not advisable

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 57 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Strontium hydroxide Strontium Hydroxide CAS No 18480-07-4

CAS 18480-07-4

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: pH regulator in depilatory products · 3.5% calculated as strontium · pH < 12.7 · • Keep out of reach of children • Avoid contact with the eyes

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 63 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Strontium lactate

CAS 29870-99-3

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 402 · 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.

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.

24 substances where ASEAN is stricter than some markets

A formula cleared elsewhere can fail here.

Diethylene GlycolPhenolCatalaseDichloromethaneDihydrocoumarinOxyquinolineThiramZirconium PowderButaneChloropheneFormaldehydeHydroquinoneIsobutaneQUATERNIUM-15Butylphenyl MethylpropionalMethylene GlycolSilver NitrateEthylhexyl Ethylhexanoate4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CamphorBenzophenoneAzelaic AcidTriclosanCI 47005Dihydroxyacetone
125 substances where ASEAN is more permissive than some markets

Permitted here under conditions and prohibited, or more tightly held, elsewhere — so a formula built for this market may not travel.

Boric AcidMethyl Alcohol1-NAPHTHOLBenzoyl PeroxideChloramine THydrogen PeroxideP-HYDROXYANISOLE1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL2,7-NAPHTHALENEDIOL2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL2-METHYLRESORCINOL3-NITRO-P-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL4-AMINO-M-CRESOLButoxyethanolDichloropheneM-AMINOPHENOLNitromethaneP-PHENYLENEDIAMINEPhenyl Methyl PyrazoloneTalcTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINEZinc Pyrithione1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE1-HYDROXYETHYL 4,5-DIAMINO Pyrazole Sulfate2,6-DIAMINOPYRIDINE2,6-DIHYDROXY-3,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINE2,6-DIHYDROXYETHYLAMINOTOLUENE2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE2-CHLORO-6-ETHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOL2-HYDROXYETHYL Picramic Acid2-HYDROXYETHYLAMINO-5-NITROANISOLE2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL3-AMINO-2,4-DICHLOROPHENOL3-METHYLAMINO-4-NITROPHENOXYETHANOL4-HYDROXYPROPYLAMINO-3-NITROPHENOL4-NITRO-O-PHENYLENEDIAMINE4-NITROPHENYL Aminoethylurea

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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

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  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.
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