6-METHYL COUMARIN

BannedCAS 92-48-817 regulations across 16 markets

6-METHYL COUMARIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 92-48-8. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
92-48-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0,003 %
Product type
Oral products
Conditions of use
Max: 0,003 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 6-METHYL COUMARIN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M653
Chemical name
6-Methyl Coumarin

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #15
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Conditions of use
口腔製劑另有規定者除外。
Other conditions
口腔製劑另有規定者除外。

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #63
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral hygiene products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #46
Chemical name
6-Methylcoumarin
CAS
92-48-8
Max concentration
0.003%
Product type
Oral products
Other conditions
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 6-METHYL COUMARIN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6-METHYL COUMARIN banned in any country?

Yes, 6-METHYL COUMARIN is banned in South Korea, Taiwan. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on 6-METHYL COUMARIN in cosmetics?

6-METHYL COUMARIN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, 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 6-METHYL COUMARIN in cosmetics?

6-METHYL COUMARIN is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in South Korea, Taiwan. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, 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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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.