CHLOROACETAMIDE

BannedCAS 79-07-220 regulations across 20 markets

CHLOROACETAMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Preservative. Also known as CAS 79-07-2. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
79-07-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
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 #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB496
Chemical name
2-Chloroacetamide
CAS
79-07-2
Conditions of use
Banned effective 2027-01-01 (AB 496 Phase 2)

Source: CA AB 496 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Phase 2)

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Chloroacetamide
CAS
79-07-2
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1403
Chemical name
2-Cloroacetamida (chloroacetamide)
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M94
Chemical name
Chloroacetamide

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #24
Chemical name
Chloroacetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
CHLOROACETAMIDE
Conditions of use
(a) in preparations for cosmetic use; or (b) in preparations for topical therapeutic use; or (c) in other preparations containing more than 0.3% of chloroacetamide. 2-CHLORO-6-(ETHYLAMINO)-4-NITROPHENOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 3% or less of 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and (ii) WARNING – This product co...

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1387
Chemical name
2-Chloracetamide
CAS
79-07-2

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHLOROACETAMIDE banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on CHLOROACETAMIDE in cosmetics?

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

Can I use CHLOROACETAMIDE in cosmetics?

CHLOROACETAMIDE is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, California, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. 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.