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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

Talc: Hydrated magnesium silicate Talc CAS No 14807-96-6

CAS 14807-96-6 · EC 238-877-9

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: a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age b) Other products · (a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 59 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tellurium and its compounds

CAS 13494-80-9

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

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Tellurium dioxide

CAS 446-07-3

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 1698 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetraborates

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) Bath products (b) Hair products · (a) 18% (as boric acid) (b) 8% (as boric acid) · (a) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age Except Indonesia and Singapore – under review · (a) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Rinse well

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

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Tetrabromosalicylanilides

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

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Tetracaine (INN) and its salts

CAS 94-24-6

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

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Tetracarbonylnickel

CAS 13463-39-3

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

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Tetrachloroethylene

CAS 127-18-4

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

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Tetrachlorosalicylanilides

CAS 7426-07-5

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

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Tetrafluoroethylene

CAS 16-14-3

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 1681 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetrahydrofuran

CAS 109-99-9

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 1547 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetrylammonium bromide (INN)

CAS 71-91-0

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

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Thallium and its compounds

CAS 7440-28-0

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

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Thiabendazole

CAS 148-79-8 · EC 205-725-8

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 1727 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thiamazole (INN)

CAS 60-56-0

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

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Thioacetamide

CAS 62-55-5

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

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Thioacids and their derivatives

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: All products · Not for use around the eye area. · Not for use around the eye area

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference A7 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thioglycolic acid and its salts CAS No 68-11-1

CAS 68-11-1 · EC 200-677-4

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 waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application · (a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 – 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products the maximum concentration for combination of Thioglycolic acid and thiolactic acid must not exceed 8% calculated as Thioglycolic Acid. · (a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. · (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 2a · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thioglycolic acid esters

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 waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use · 1. 8% ready for use at pH 6-9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 6-9.5 Percentages calculated as thioglycolic acid. · The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • May cause sensitisation in the event of skin contact. • Avoid contact with eyes. • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves. · 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 2b · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thiolactic acid and its salts

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 waving or straightening products (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application · (a) 8.5% ready for use at pH<9.5 (b) 5% ready for use pH 7- 12.7 (c) 2% ready for use pH 7- 9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products the maximum concentration for combination of Thioglycolic acid and thiolactic acid must not exceed 8% calculated as Thioglycolic Acid. · For (a), (b) and (c): The direction for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must incorporate the following sentences: - Avoid contact with eyes - In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical assistance. - Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only · (a), (b) and (c) • Contains thiolactic acid • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children.

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference A9 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thiophanate-methyl

CAS 23564-05-8

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 1047 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thiotepa (INN)

CAS 52-24-4

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

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Thiuram monosulphides

CAS 97-74-5

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

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Tin difluoride Stannous fluoride CAS No 7783-47-3

CAS 7783-47-3 · EC 231-999-3

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: (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 stannous 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 35 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tioconazole

CAS 65899-73-2

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 1728 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide (3) (CAS No. 13463-67-7/1317-70-0/1317-80-2)

CAS 13463-67-7; 1317-70-0; 1317-80-2

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

Conditions: 25 % (4) · Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 µm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No [338]. For the product types under letter (c) of column (c) in Annex III, No [338], the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation provided in column (c) of this entry applies.

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 27 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide (nano) CAS No. 13463-67-7/1317-70-0/1317-80-2

CAS 13463-67-7; 1317-70-0; 1317-80-2

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

Conditions: 25 % (4) · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 99% - Rutile form, or rutile with up to 5% anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes, - Median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm, - Aspect ratio from 1 to 4.5 and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3, - Coating materials can be used that have been demonstrated to be safe and not to affect the nanoparticle properties related to the behaviour and/or effects, - Photocatalytic activity ≤ 10% compared with corresponding non-coated or non-doped reference, - Nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation.

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 27a · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤10 μm Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7/ 1317-70-0/ 1317-80-2

CAS 13463-67-7; 1317-70-0; 1317-80-2

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: a) face products in loose powder form b) hair aerosol spray products c) other products · a) 25 %; (b) 1.4 % for general consumers, and 1.1% for professional use · (a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation’;

Source:ASEAN Annex III, reference 338 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tolboxane (INN)

CAS 2430-46-8

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 177 · 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

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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