BHA

No restrictionsCAS 25013-16-51 regulation across 1 market

BHA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antioxidant. Also known as CAS 25013-16-5. It is regulated in 1 market including California.

Also Known As

CAS Number
25013-16-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

EuropeNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BHA in European Union, United Kingdom.

Americas1 regulation
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Butylated hydroxyanisole
CAS
25013-16-5
Conditions of use
Warning required under California Proposition 65

Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BHA in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BHA in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BHA banned in any country?

BHA 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 BHA in cosmetics?

BHA has no specific restrictions in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. It can generally be used in cosmetic formulations, subject to local general cosmetic regulations.

Can I use BHA 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.