BENZOPHENONE

BannedCAS 119-61-916 regulations across 16 markets

BENZOPHENONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 119-61-9. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
119-61-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
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

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1704
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9
Max concentration
3%

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1703
Chemical name
Benzophenone
CAS
119-61-9

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BENZOPHENONE banned in any country?

Yes, BENZOPHENONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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 BENZOPHENONE in cosmetics?

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

Can I use BENZOPHENONE in cosmetics?

BENZOPHENONE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Canada. 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.