ACETALDEHYDE

BannedCAS 75-07-018 regulations across 16 markets

ACETALDEHYDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 75-07-0. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
75-07-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom2
United States
California2
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #223
Chemical name
Metaldehyde
CAS
9002-91-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB496
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde
CAS
75-07-0
Conditions of use
Banned effective 2027-01-01 (AB 496 Phase 2)

Source: CA AB 496 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Phase 2)

CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde
CAS
75-07-0
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #223
Chemical name
Metaldeído
CAS
9002-91-9

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ACETALDEHYDE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1391
Chemical name
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS
75-07-0

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ACETALDEHYDE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACETALDEHYDE banned in any country?

Yes, ACETALDEHYDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ACETALDEHYDE in cosmetics?

ACETALDEHYDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use ACETALDEHYDE in cosmetics?

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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.