ASEAN cosmetic ingredient regulations

Dimethicodiethylbenzalmalonate (CAS No. 207574-74-1)

CAS 207574-74-1 · EC 426-000-4

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

Conditions: 10 %

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate (PEG-25 PABA) CAS No. 116242-27-4

CAS 116242-27-4

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

Conditions: 10%

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 13 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (INCI) (6) Ethyl-Ν α - dodecanoyl- L-arginate hydrochloride CAS No. 60372-77-2

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

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

Conditions: (a) mouthwashes: 0.15% (b) other products: 0.4 % · (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age. (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products and spray products. · (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age.

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

Formic acid (CAS No. 64-18-6) and its sodium salt (CAS No. 141-53-7)

CAS 64-18-6; 141-53-7 · EC 200-579-1

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% (expressed as acid)

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

Glutaraldehyde (Pentane-1,5-dial) CAS No. 111-30-8

CAS 111-30-8 · EC 203-856-5

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

Conditions: 0.1% · Prohibited in aerosols (sprays) · - Contains glutaraldehyde (where glutaraldehyde concentration in the finished product exceeds 0.05%)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 48 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Hexamethylenetetramine (methenamine) (INN) CAS No. 100-97-0

CAS 100-97-0 · EC 202-905-8

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

Conditions: 0.15%

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

Hexetidine (INN) CAS No. 141-94-6

CAS 141-94-6 · EC 205-513-5

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

Conditions: 0.1%

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 19 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Homosalate (INN) CAS No.118-56-9

CAS 118-56-9 · EC 204-260-8

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

Conditions: 7.34% · Face products with the exception of propellent spray products

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

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

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

Isopentyl-4-methoxycinnamate (Isoamyl p- methoxycinnamate) CAS No. 71617-10-2

CAS 71617-10-2 · EC 275-702-5

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

Conditions: 10%

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

Menthyl anthranilate

CAS 134-09-8 · EC 205-129-8

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

Conditions: 5 %

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference A28 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)- one and 2-Methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (INCI) Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone(9) CAS No. 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4, 55965-84-9

CAS 26172-55-4; 2682-20-4; 55965-84-9 · EC 247-500-7

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

Conditions: 0,0015 % (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro- 2- methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one) · Rinse-off products

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 39 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Monosodium salt of 2,2'-(1,4-phenylene)bis)-1H- benzimidazole-4,6-disulphonic acid CAS No.180898-37-7

CAS 180898-37-7 · EC 29-750-0

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

Conditions: 10% (of acid)

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 24 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

N,N,N-Trimethyl-4-(2-oxoborn-3-ylidene methyl) anilinium methyl sulphate CAS No.52793-97-2

CAS 52793-97-2 · EC 258-190-8

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

Conditions: 6%

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

N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-(dihydroxymethyl-1,3- dioxo-2,5-imidazolinidyl-4)-N'-(hydroxymethyl) urea) CAS No. 78491-02-8

CAS 78491-02-8 · EC 278-928-2

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%

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 46 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Octyl methoxycinnamate CAS No. 5466-77-3

CAS 5466-77-3 · EC 226-775-7

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

Conditions: 10%

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

Phenol,2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-(2- methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)oxy)- disiloxanyl)propyl (Drometrizole Trisiloxane) CAS No.155633-54-8

CAS 155633-54-8

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

Conditions: 15%

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 16 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Poly(1-hexamethylenebiguanide hydrochloride) Polyaminopropyl biguanide CAS 32289-58-0, 27083-27-8, 28757-47-3, 133029-32-0

CAS 32289-58-0; 27083-27-8; 28757-47-3; 133029-32-0

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

Conditions: 0.1 % · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation’

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 28 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Polymer of N-{(2 and 4)-[2-oxoborn-3-ylidene) methyl] benzyl} acrylamide CAS No. 113783-61-2

CAS 113783-61-2

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

Conditions: 6%

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 11 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Propionic acid (CAS No. 79-09-4) and its salts Ammonium propionate (CAS No.17496-08-1) / Calcium propionate (CAS No. 4075-81-4)/ Magnesium propionate (CAS No. 557-27-7)/ Potassium propionate (CAS No. 327-62-8)/ Sodium propionate (CAS No. 137-40-6)

CAS 79-09-4; 17496-08-1; 4075-81-4; 557-27-7; 327-62-8; 137-40-6 · EC 201-176-3

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

Conditions: 2% (acid)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Triclocarban (INN)(5) CAS No. 101-20-2

CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1

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% · Purity criteria: 3,3’,4,4’- Tetrachloroazobenzene < 1 ppm; 3,3’,4,4’-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene < 1 ppm

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 23 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts (+) Undecylenic acid (CAS No. 112-38-9) /Potassium undecylenate (CAS No. 6159-61- 47)/ Sodium undecylenate (CAS No. 3398-33- 2)/Calcium undecylenate (CAS No. 1322-14-1) / TEA- undecylenate (CAS No. 84471-25-0)/ MEA- undecylenate (CAS No. 56532-40-2)

Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts (+) Undecylenic acid (CAS No. 112-38-9) /Potassium undecylenate (CAS No. 6159-61- 47)/ Sodium undecylenate (CAS No. 3398-33- 2)/Calcium undecylenate (CAS No. 1322-14-1) / TEA- undecylenate (CAS No. 84471-25-0)/ MEA- undec

CAS 112-38-9; 3398-33-2; 1322-14-1; 84471-25-0; 56532-40-2 · EC 203-965-8

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

Conditions: 0.2% (acid)

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 18 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Zinc Oxide (nano) CAS No.1314-13-2

CAS 1314-13-2

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% (2) · 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 ≥ 96% with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water whilst other impurities are less than 1% in total. • Median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50% of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1% below this size) >20nm. • Water solubility < 50 mg/l. 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

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference A29a · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Zinc oxide CAS No.1314-13-2

CAS 1314-13-2

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 % (2) · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.

Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference A29 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

Zinc pyrithione(3) (CAS No 13463-41-7)

CAS 13463-41-7 · EC 236-671-3

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

Conditions: Hair products; 1.0 % Other products; 0.5% · Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 8 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30

alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene) toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts CAS No.56039-58-8

CAS 56039-58-8

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

Conditions: 6% (expressed as acid)

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