Japan cosmetic ingredient regulations
The Standards for Cosmetics include prohibited and restricted ingredient appendices.
- Regulator
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Source language
- Japanese; official English translation available
- Coverage version
- MHLW Standards for Cosmetics official English source and Japanese amendments checked for the imported snapshot
Official ingredient records
30 matching records6-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
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
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
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
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
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
Halogenated salicylanilide
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Halogenated salicylanilide
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 19 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexachlorophen
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Hexachlorophen
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 27 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hormones and those derivatives except estradiol, estrone and ethinylestradiol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Hormones and those derivatives except estradiol, estrone and ethinylestradiol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 3 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrogen peroxide
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Hydrogen peroxide
CAS 7722-84-1 · EC 231-765-0
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 7 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroquinone monobenzylether
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Hydroquinone monobenzylether
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 18 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Inorganic fluorine compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Inorganic fluorine compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 24 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Local anesthetics such as procaine
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Local anesthetics such as procaine
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 26 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Mercury and its compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Mercury and its compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 13 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Methyl alcohol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Methyl alcohol
CAS 67-56-1 · EC 200-659-6
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 30 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Methylene chloride
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Methylene chloride
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 5 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Nitrofuran type compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Nitrofuran type compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 17 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pilocalpine
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Pilocalpine
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 22 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pregnanediol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Pregnanediol
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 25 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Progrenolone acetate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Progrenolone acetate
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 11 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyrogallol
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Pyrogallol
CAS 87-66-1
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 23 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Selenium compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Selenium compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 16 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Sodium perborate
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Sodium perborate
CAS 15120-21-5 / 7632-04-4 / 11138-47-9 · EC 239-172-9 / 231-556-4 / 234-390-0
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 9 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Strontium compounds
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Strontium compounds
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 14 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Sulfamide and its derivatives
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Sulfamide and its derivatives
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 15 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Vinyl chloride monomer
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Vinyl chloride monomer
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 4 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
Vitamin L1 and Vitamin L2
Japan Standards for Cosmetics: Vitamin L1 and Vitamin L2
The provisional English translation of the MHLW Standards for Cosmetics lists this material in Appendix 1.
Conditions: Prohibited material
Source:Appendix 1, entry 20 · version MHLW Notification No. 331 provisional translation, retrieved 2026-08-30 · source checked 2026-08-30
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Official sources and legal role
Japan MHLW Standards for Cosmetics
Prohibited and restricted ingredient appendices with concentration and use conditions
Legal meaning: Official MHLW standard; validate later Japanese updates before presenting current status
Available language: English translation; Japanese source remains canonical
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