Japan cosmetic ingredient regulations
The Standards for Cosmetics include prohibited and restricted ingredient appendices.
- Regulator
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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- Japanese; official English translation available
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- MHLW Standards for Cosmetics official English source and Japanese amendments checked for the imported snapshot
Official ingredient records
117 matching records1,3,5-triazine 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 1,3,5-triazine 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): ○ 5.0 5.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 22 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3-Dimethylol-5, 5-dimethylhydantoin
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 1,3-Dimethylol-5, 5-dimethylhydantoin
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.30
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 17 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
1- (3, 4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4, 4-dimethyl-1, 3-pentanedione
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 1- (3, 4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4, 4-dimethyl-1, 3-pentanedione
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 7.0 7.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 10 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2’-methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2,2’-methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10.0 10.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 26 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4,6-Tris [4-(2-ethylhexyloxycarbonyl) anilino] -1,3,5-triazine
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2,4,6-Tris [4-(2-ethylhexyloxycarbonyl) anilino] -1,3,5-triazine
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 5.0 5.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 14 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4-Bis-[{4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy}-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)- 3.0
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2,4-Bis-[{4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy}-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)- 3.0
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 3.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 21 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl prop-2-enoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl prop-2-enoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 1, entry 2 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2-Ethylhexyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10 10 7.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 18 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2-Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 20 20 8.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 20 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methylphenyl 4-methoxycinnamate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2-Methylphenyl 4-methoxycinnamate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10.0 10.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 27 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzyl] benzoic acid hexylester
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzyl] benzoic acid hexylester
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10.0 10.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 4 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
4- (2--glucopyranosiloxy) propoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 4- (2--glucopyranosiloxy) propoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 5.0 5.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 1 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-tert-Butyl-4’-methoxy dibenzoylmethane
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 4-tert-Butyl-4’-methoxy dibenzoylmethane
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 1, entry 6 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
6-Acetoxy-2,4-dimethyl-m-dioxane
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: 6-Acetoxy-2,4-dimethyl-m-dioxane
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 1 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyldiaminoethylglycine hydrochloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Alkyldiaminoethylglycine hydrochloride
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 0.20
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 3 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkylisoquinolinium bromide
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Alkylisoquinolinium bromide
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): ○ 0.050 0.050
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 18 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aluminum chlorhydroxy allantoinate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Aluminum chlorhydroxy allantoinate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 1.0 g
Source:Appendix 2 section 1, entry 1 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Amyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Amyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 17 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Antihistamines except those of aminoether type (such as diphenhydramine)
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Antihistamines except those of aminoether type (such as diphenhydramine)
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 2 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): ○ 0.050 0.050
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 5 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzethonium chloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Benzethonium chloride
CAS 121-54-0 · EC 204-479-9
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.50 0.20
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 6 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Benzoate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 1.0 as total
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 2 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Benzoic acid
CAS 65-85-0 · EC 200-618-2
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 0.2
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 1 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bismuth compounds other than bismuth oxychloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Bismuth compounds other than bismuth oxychloride
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 6 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bithionol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Bithionol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 21 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Boric acid
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Boric acid
CAS 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1 · EC 233-139-2 / 234-343-4
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 28 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cadmium compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Cadmium compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 8 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cantharides tincture, ginger tincture or capsicum tincture
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Cantharides tincture, ginger tincture or capsicum tincture
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 1.0 g as total
Source:Appendix 2 section 1, entry 2 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cetylpyridinium chloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Cetylpyridinium chloride
CAS 123-03-5 · EC 204-593-9
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 5.0 1.0 0.010
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 4 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloramine T
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chloramine T
CAS 127-65-1 · EC 204-854-7
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.30 0.10
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 13 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorcresol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorcresol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 0.50
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 5 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorhexidine
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorhexidine
CAS 55-56-1 · EC 200-238-7
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.10 0.050 0.050
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 16 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorhexidine gluconate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): ○ 0.050 0.050
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 11 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorhexidine hydrochloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorhexidine hydrochloride
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.10 0.10 0.0010
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 7 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorobutanol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorobutanol
CAS 57-15-8 · EC 200-317-6
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 0.10
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 6 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroform
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chloroform
CAS 67-66-3 · EC 200-663-8
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 10 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorphenesin
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorphenesin
CAS 104-29-0 · EC 203-192-6
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.30 0.30
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 15 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorxylenol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Chlorxylenol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.30 0.20 0.20
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 14 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinoxate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Cinoxate
CAS 104-28-9 · EC 203-191-0
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): ○ 5.0 5.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 5 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cresol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Cresol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 0.010 0.010
Source:Appendix 3 section 2, entry 12 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dehydroacetic acid and dehydroacetate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dehydroacetic acid and dehydroacetate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 0.50 as total
Source:Appendix 3 section 1, entry 10 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichlorophene
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dichlorophene
CAS 97-23-4 · EC 202-567-1
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 12 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dihydroxybenzophenone
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dihydroxybenzophenone
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 8 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 6 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethicodiethyl-benzal malonate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dimethicodiethyl-benzal malonate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10.0 10.0 10.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 9 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethoxybenzylidenedioxo-imidazolidine 2-ethylhexyl propionate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Dimethoxybenzylidenedioxo-imidazolidine 2-ethylhexyl propionate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 3.0 3.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 11 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Drometrizole trisiloxane
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Drometrizole trisiloxane
CAS 155633-54-8
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 15.0 15.0
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 16 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ferulic acid
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Ferulic acid
CAS 1135-24-6 · EC 214-490-0
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Published three-column use matrix (rinse-off / leave-on / mucosal; blank means prohibited, ○ means no upper limit): 10 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 2, entry 25 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Formalin
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Formalin
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 29 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Glyceryl mono-2-ethylhexanoate di-p-methoxycinnamate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Glyceryl mono-2-ethylhexanoate di-p-methoxycinnamate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this ingredient with the stated limit or use matrix.
Conditions: Maximum amount per 100 g: 10
Source:Appendix 4 section 1, entry 3 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
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