BETA-CAROTENE

RestrictedCAS 7235-40-719 regulations across 10 markets

BETA-CAROTENE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning. Also known as CAS 7235-40-7. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
31797-85-0, 7235-40-7, 116-32-5
Color Index
CI 40800

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil2
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
75130

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E160a)
Color Index
40800

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas2 regulations
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_40800
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 40800

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_75130
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 75130

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1477
Chemical name
Beta-Carotene, CI 75130, CI 40800

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BETA-CAROTENE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #111
Chemical name
CI Food Orange 5
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 75130

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #55
Chemical name
beta Carotene
CAS
116-32-5; 31797-85-0; 7235-40-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160a)
Color Index
CI 40800

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BETA-CAROTENE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BETA-CAROTENE banned in any country?

BETA-CAROTENE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on BETA-CAROTENE in cosmetics?

BETA-CAROTENE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use BETA-CAROTENE in cosmetics?

BETA-CAROTENE is regulated in 10 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.