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China cosmetic ingredient regulations

IECIC is an inventory, not a blanket permission or safety decision.

Regulator
National Medical Products Administration
Source language
Chinese with selected English material
Coverage version
NMPA 2021 banned catalogues plus dynamic IECIC List I/List II system current since 2025

What this list is

China's list here is the NMPA catalogue of raw materials prohibited in cosmetics. It is a prohibition list only: the separate IECIC inventory records what has been used, which is not the same as what is allowed.

  • 1,393 Chinese records, all of them prohibitions — there is no restricted or positive-list data in this set.
  • The IECIC inventory is a record of prior use, not an approval or a safety finding.
  • New raw materials outside the inventory require registration or filing before use.
  • The Chinese text is canonical; the English translations NMPA publishes are for information.

Every Chinese record on this site is a prohibition. That is a property of the source, not a gap in the import: the catalogue we hold names raw materials that may not be used in cosmetics, and says nothing about the ones that may.

The list that formulators most often reach for instead is the IECIC — the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China. It is worth being precise about what that inventory is, because its name invites the wrong reading. IECIC records that an ingredient has been used in cosmetics in China, and under what maximum historical use. It is not an approval, it does not carry a safety finding, and being listed does not settle whether a particular use is acceptable. A substance outside it is treated as a new cosmetic raw material and needs registration or filing before it can be used at all.

The Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation, in force since 2021, sits above both. It is the instrument that makes the distinction matter, by splitting raw materials into those subject to registration and those subject to filing according to risk.

The Chinese-language publications are authoritative. NMPA also publishes English material, and it is useful for orientation rather than for a compliance decision — where the two differ, the Chinese text governs.

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Official ingredient records

1393 matching records
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非那西丁 — Phenacetin (CAS No. 62-44-2)

Phenacetin (CAS No. 62-44-2)

CAS 62-44-2 · EC 200-533-0

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1276 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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颜料黄 12 (2,2'-((3,3'-二氯(1,1'- 双苯基)-4,4'-二基)双(偶氮))双 (3-氧代-N-苯基丁酰胺))及其盐类 — 2,2'-((3,3'-Dichloro(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo))bis (3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide) (Pigment Yellow 12) (CAS No. 6358-85-6) and its salts

2,2'-((3,3'-Dichloro(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo))bis (3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide) (Pigment Yellow 12) (CAS No. 6358-85-6) and its salts

CAS 6358-85-6 · EC 228-787-8

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 65 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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颜料黄 73 (2-((4-氯-2-硝基苯基) 偶氮)-N-(2-甲氧基苯基)-3-氧代丁 酰 胺)及其盐类 — 2-((4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo)-N-(2-methoxyphenyl) -3-oxobutanamide (Pigment Yellow 73) (CAS No. 13515-40-7) and its salts

2-((4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo)-N-(2-methoxyphenyl) -3-oxobutanamide (Pigment Yellow 73) (CAS No. 13515-40-7) and its salts

CAS 13515-40-7 · EC 236-852-7

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 57 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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颠茄 — Atropa belladonna L.

Atropa belladonna L.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 15 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马兜铃科细辛属植物 — Asarum L, (Aristolochiaceae).

Asarum L, (Aristolochiaceae).

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 14 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马兜铃科马兜铃属植物 — Aristolochia L, (Aristolochiaceae )

Aristolochia L, (Aristolochiaceae )

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 13 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马兜铃酸及其酯(盐) — Aristolochic acid and its salts (CAS No. 475-80-9 / CAS No. 313-67-7 / CAS No. 15918-62-4)

Aristolochic acid and its salts (CAS No. 475-80-9 / CAS No. 313-67-7 / CAS No. 15918-62-4)

CAS 475-80-9; 313-67-7; 15918-62-4

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 303 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马来酸二乙酯 — Diethyl maleate (CAS No. 141-05-9)

Diethyl maleate (CAS No. 141-05-9)

CAS 141-05-9

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 471 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马桑 — Coriaria nepalensis Wall.

Coriaria nepalensis Wall.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 29 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马钱科马钱属植物 — Strychnos L, (Loganiaceae)

Strychnos L, (Loganiaceae)

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 85 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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马鞭草油及其衍生物,用作香料香 精成分时,净油除外 — Verbena essential oils (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) and derivatives other than absolute when used as a fragrance ingredient (CAS No. 8024-12-2)

Verbena essential oils (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) and derivatives other than absolute when used as a fragrance ingredient (CAS No. 8024-12-2)

CAS 8024-12-2

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 91 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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骨化醇和胆骨化醇(维生素 D2 和 D3) — Ergocalciferol (INN) and cholecalciferol (vitamins D2 and D3) (CAS No. 50-14-6 / CAS No. 67-97-0)

Ergocalciferol (INN) and cholecalciferol (vitamins D2 and D3) (CAS No. 50-14-6 / CAS No. 67-97-0)

CAS 50-14-6; 67-97-0 · EC 200-673-2

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 591 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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高硫燃料油, 来自直馏柴油残液 — Fuel oil, residues-straight-run gas oils, high-sulfur (CAS No. 68476-32-4)

Fuel oil, residues-straight-run gas oils, high-sulfur (CAS No. 68476-32-4)

CAS 68476-32-4

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 657 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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高硫高沸点燃料油 — Fues oil, heavy, high-sulfur (CAS No. 92045-14-2)

Fues oil, heavy, high-sulfur (CAS No. 92045-14-2)

CAS 92045-14-2

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 662 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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鱼藤 — Derris trifoliata Lour.

Derris trifoliata Lour.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 37 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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鸦胆子 — Brucea javanica (L.) Merr.

Brucea javanica (L.) Merr.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 16 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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麦角二乙胺及其盐类 — Lysergide (INN) (LSD) (CAS No. 50-37-3) and its salts

Lysergide (INN) (LSD) (CAS No. 50-37-3) and its salts

CAS 50-37-3

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 879 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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麦角菌 — Claviceps purpurea Tul.

Claviceps purpurea Tul.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 25 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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麻醉类药品(包含药用和非药用,由国 务院药品监督管理部门、国务院公安部 门和国务院卫生主管部门联合制定、调 整并公布) — Narcotics, medicinal and non-medicinal controlled by the Law of China

Narcotics, medicinal and non-medicinal controlled by the Law of China

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 956 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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麻黄科麻黄属植物 — EphedraTourn. ex L, (Ephedraceae).

EphedraTourn. ex L, (Ephedraceae).

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 42 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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黄樟素(黄樟脑), [当加入化妆品中 的天然香料中含有, 且不超过如下浓 度时除外: 化妆品成品中 100mg/kg] — Safrole except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided the concentration does not exceed: 100mg/kg in the finished product (CAS No 94-59-7)

Safrole except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided the concentration does not exceed: 100mg/kg in the finished product (CAS No 94-59-7)

CAS 94-59-7

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1123 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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黄花夹竹桃 — Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum.; Thevetia neriifolia Jussieu

Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum.; Thevetia neriifolia Jussieu

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 86 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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黄花夹竹桃苷提取物 — Thevetia neriifolia juss. Glycoside extract (CAS No. 90147-54-9)

Thevetia neriifolia juss. Glycoside extract (CAS No. 90147-54-9)

CAS 90147-54-9

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1203 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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龙葵 — Solanum nigrum L.

Solanum nigrum L.

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 80 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(+/-)-2-(2,4-二氯苯基)-3- (1H-1,2,4-三唑-1-基)丙基-1,1,2,2- 四氟乙醚 — (+/-)-2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl) propyl-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylether (Tetraconazole (ISO)) (CAS No .112281-77-3)

(+/-)-2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl) propyl-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylether (Tetraconazole (ISO)) (CAS No .112281-77-3)

CAS 112281-77-3

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 59 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(2,6-二甲基-1,3-二噁烷-4-基)乙酸 酯 — 2,6-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate (dimethoxane) ( CAS No. 828-00-2)

2,6-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate (dimethoxane) ( CAS No. 828-00-2)

CAS 828-00-2

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 95 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(2-异丙基戊-4-烯酰基)脲 — (2-Isopropylpent-4-enoyl)urea (apronalide) (CAS No. 528-92-7)

(2-Isopropylpent-4-enoyl)urea (apronalide) (CAS No. 528-92-7)

CAS 528-92-7

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 114 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(2RS,3RS)-3-(2-氯苯基)-2-(4- 氟苯基)-((1H-1,2,4-三吡咯-1-基) 甲基)环氧乙烷(氟环唑) — (2RS,3RS)-3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl) oxirane (Epoxiconazole) (CAS No. 133855-98-8)

(2RS,3RS)-3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)- (1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl) oxirane (Epoxiconazole) (CAS No. 133855-98-8)

CAS 133855-98-8

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 133 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(3-氯苯基)-(4-甲氧基-3-硝基苯基) -2-甲基环乙酮 — (3-Chlorophenyl)-(4-methoxy-3-nitrophenyl)methanone (CAS No. 66938-41-8)

(3-Chlorophenyl)-(4-methoxy-3-nitrophenyl)methanone (CAS No. 66938-41-8)

CAS 66938-41-8

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 164 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(4-肼基苯基)-N-甲基甲烷磺酰胺盐 酸盐 — (4-Hydrazinophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide hydrochloride (CAS No. 81880-96-8)

(4-Hydrazinophenyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide hydrochloride (CAS No. 81880-96-8)

CAS 81880-96-8

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 207 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(5-((4’-((2,6-二羟基-3-((2-羟 基-5-磺苯基)偶氮)苯基)偶氮) (1,1’-联 苯)-4-基)偶氮)水杨酰 (4-))铜酸(2-)二钠 — Disodium(5(-(4’(-(2,6-dihydroxy-3(-(2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl) azo)phenyl) azo) (1,1’-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)salicylato(4-)) cuprate(2-) (CAS No. 16071-86-6)

Disodium(5(-(4’(-(2,6-dihydroxy-3(-(2-hydroxy-5-sulfophenyl) azo)phenyl) azo) (1,1’-biphenyl)-4-yl)azo)salicylato(4-)) cuprate(2-) (CAS No. 16071-86-6)

CAS 16071-86-6

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 498 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(6-((3-氯-4-(甲氨基)苯基)亚 氨基)-4-甲基-3-氧代环己-1,4-二烯-1- 基)脲 (HC 红 No. 9)及其盐类 — (6-((3-Chloro-4-(methylamino)phenyl)imino) -4-methyl-3-oxocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-yl)urea (HC Red No. 9) (CAS No. 56330-88-2) and its salts

(6-((3-Chloro-4-(methylamino)phenyl)imino) -4-methyl-3-oxocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-yl)urea (HC Red No. 9) (CAS No. 56330-88-2) and its salts

CAS 56330-88-2 · EC 260-116-4

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 239 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(8-((4-氨基-2-硝基苯基)偶氮)-7- 羟基-2-萘基)三甲铵及其盐类(在碱 性棕 17 中作为杂质存在的碱性红 118 除外) — (8-((4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo)-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl) trimethylammonium (CAS No. 71134-97-9) and its salts, except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic Brown 17

(8-((4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo)-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl) trimethylammonium (CAS No. 71134-97-9) and its salts, except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic Brown 17

CAS 71134-97-9 · EC 275-216-3

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 253 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(R)-5-溴-3-(1-甲基-2-吡咯烷基甲 基)-1H-吲哚 — (R)-5-bromo-3(- 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinylmethyl)-1H-indole (CAS No. 143322-57-0)

(R)-5-bromo-3(- 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinylmethyl)-1H-indole (CAS No. 143322-57-0)

CAS 143322-57-0

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1079 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(S)-2,3-二氢-1H-吲哚-羧酸 — (S)-2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 79815-20-6)

(S)-2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 79815-20-6)

CAS 79815-20-6

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1122 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(μ-((7,7'-亚胺双(4-羟基-3-((2- 羟基-5-(N-甲基氨磺酰)苯基)偶氮) 萘-2- 磺基))(6-)))二铜酸盐(2-)及其 盐类 — (μ-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5- (N-methylsulfamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulfonato) )(6-)))dicuprate(2-) (CAS No. 37279-54-2) and its salts

(μ-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5- (N-methylsulfamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulfonato) )(6-)))dicuprate(2-) (CAS No. 37279-54-2) and its salts

CAS 37279-54-2 · EC 253-441-8

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1261 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(乙二酰双亚氨乙烯)双((邻-氯苯 基)二乙基铵)盐, 如: 安贝氯铵 — (Oxalylbis(iminoethylene)) bis ((o-chlorobenzyl) diethylammonium)salts, e.g. ambenonium chloride (INN) (CAS No. 115-79-7)

(Oxalylbis(iminoethylene)) bis ((o-chlorobenzyl) diethylammonium)salts, e.g. ambenonium chloride (INN) (CAS No. 115-79-7)

CAS 115-79-7

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 995 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(亚甲基双(4,1-亚苯基偶氮(1-(3- (二甲基氨基)丙基)-1,2-二氢化-6- 羟基-4-甲基-2-氧代嘧啶-5,3-二基))) -1,1’-二吡啶盐的二氯化物二盐酸化物 — (Methylenebis(4,1-phenylenazo(1-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl) -1,2-dihydro-6-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxopyr idine-5,3-diyl))) -1,1’-dipyridinium dichloride dihydrochloride (EC No. 401-500-5)

(Methylenebis(4,1-phenylenazo(1-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl) -1,2-dihydro-6-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxopyr idine-5,3-diyl))) -1,1’-dipyridinium dichloride dihydrochloride (EC No. 401-500-5)

EC 401-500-5

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 902 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(环氧乙基)苯 — (Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide) (CAS No. 96-09-3)

(Epoxyethyl)benzene (Styrene oxide) (CAS No. 96-09-3)

CAS 96-09-3 · EC 202-476-7

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 590 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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(白)海葱 — Drimia maritima ( L. ) Stearn; Urginea scilla (synonym).

Drimia maritima ( L. ) Stearn; Urginea scilla (synonym).

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Plant (Animal) Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 89 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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((对甲苯氧基)甲基)环氧乙烷 — ((p-Tolyloxy)methyl)oxirane (CAS No. 2186-24-5)

((p-Tolyloxy)methyl)oxirane (CAS No. 2186-24-5)

CAS 2186-24-5

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1072 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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((甲苯氧基)甲基)环氧乙烷, 羟 甲苯基缩水甘油醚 — ((Tolyloxy)methyl) oxirane,cresyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 26447-14-3)

((Tolyloxy)methyl) oxirane,cresyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 26447-14-3)

CAS 26447-14-3

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 1218 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

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((间甲苯氧基)甲基)环氧乙烷 — ((m-Tolyloxy)methyl) oxirane (CAS No. 2186-25-6)

((m-Tolyloxy)methyl) oxirane (CAS No. 2186-25-6)

CAS 2186-25-6

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

Conditions: Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Source:NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 920 · version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26 · effective May 26, 2021 · source checked 2026-08-31

Market coverage contract

Complete prohibited catalogues plus official-source workflow
Included scope
All 1,284 banned raw materials and 109 banned plant/animal raw materials, plus the official workflow for the dynamic existing-ingredient inventory, other technical restrictions and new ingredients.
If no match is found
IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately.

Complete verification checklist

  1. Search the current NMPA IECIC List I and List II by Chinese name and identity.
  2. Check prohibited/restricted and positive lists in the current Safety and Technical Standards.
  3. Review technical purpose, use history and any monitoring period.
  4. Confirm Chinese labelling, safety assessment and filing/registration duties.

Official sources and legal role

China NMPA IECIC dynamic inventory

Existing cosmetic ingredient inventory; restrictions are maintained separately

Legal meaning: Official NMPA inventory, not a blanket permission or safety decision

Available language: Chinese with INCI and English names

China draft mandatory cosmetic safety standard

Consultation draft GB 7916-XXXX; useful for monitoring only and not presented as the current legal list

Legal meaning: Consultation draft — not current law and not a substitute for the effective NMPA catalogues

Available language: Chinese

China NMPA banned raw-material catalogues (2021)

All 1,284 banned raw materials and 109 banned plant/animal raw materials effective from 26 May 2021

Legal meaning: Binding NMPA catalogues replacing Tables 1 and 2 of the 2015 Technical Specification

Available language: Chinese with English chemical and Latin botanical names

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