ACRYLAMIDE

BannedCAS 79-06-118 regulations across 18 markets

ACRYLAMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 79-06-1. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
79-06-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
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

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Acrylamide
CAS
79-06-1
Conditions of use
Warning required under California Proposition 65

Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Acrylamide monomer
CAS
79-06-1
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M276
Chemical name
Acrylamide

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #105
Chemical name
Acrylamide
CAS
79-06-1
Max concentration
0.5 ppm
Product type
contamination_limit
Conditions of use
如化粧品中使用含Polyacrylamides 及其相關聚合物成分之原料時,則其最終製品中所含Acrylamide之殘留量不得超過0.1ppm;對於使用後須沖洗掉或非駐留身體肌膚用之化粧品,其最終製品中所含Acrylamide之殘留量不得超過0.5ppm。
Other conditions
如化粧品中使用含Polyacrylamides 及其相關聚合物成分之原料時,則其最終製品中所含Acrylamide之殘留量不得超過0.1ppm;對於使用後須沖洗掉或非駐留身體肌膚用之化粧品,其最終製品中所含Acrylamide之殘留量不得超過0.5ppm。

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Directive
CAS
79-06-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #681
Chemical name
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS
79-06-1

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACRYLAMIDE banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on ACRYLAMIDE in cosmetics?

ACRYLAMIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in South Korea, Taiwan. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ACRYLAMIDE in cosmetics?

ACRYLAMIDE is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in South Korea, Taiwan. 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.