2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE

RestrictedCAS 16867-03-117 regulations across 16 markets

2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 16867-03-1. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
16867-03-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary b “ lack henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) As from 3 March 2018 , to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, has experi
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary b “ lack henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) As from 3 March 2018 , to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, has experi
Other conditions
(b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1012
Chemical name
2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 산화염모제에 1.0 % ∙ 기타제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #121
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Oxidative hair dye products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #261
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol / 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: • you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, • you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, • you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #211
Chemical name
2-Aminopyridin-3-ol; 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
CAS
16867-03-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye sub­stance in oxidat­ive hair dye products (b) Products in­tended for col­ouring eyelashes
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reac­tions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irri­tated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experi­enced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a tempor­ary b‘lack henna’ tattoo in the past.” (b) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the la­bel: The mixing ratio. “This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instruc­tions. This product is not in­tended for use on persons under the age of 16. Tem­porary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase the risk of al­lergy. Eyelashes shall not be co­loured if the consumer: — has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — has experienced any re­action after colouring hair
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % (b) After mixing under ox­idative conditions the maximum concentra­tion applied to eye­lashes must not exceed 0,5 % (b) Professional use

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE banned in any country?

2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE in cosmetics?

2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use 2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE in cosmetics?

2-AMINO-3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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