BENZYLPARABEN

BannedCAS 94-18-815 regulations across 15 markets

BENZYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 94-18-8. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
94-18-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
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

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1400
Chemical name
benzilparabeno
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Benzylparaben) Exception for Indonesia: include under Annex VI
CAS
94-18-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1377
Chemical name
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
CAS
94-18-8

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BENZYLPARABEN banned in any country?

Yes, BENZYLPARABEN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, 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 BENZYLPARABEN in cosmetics?

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

Can I use BENZYLPARABEN 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.