CHLOROFORM

BannedCAS 67-66-322 regulations across 22 markets

CHLOROFORM is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Solvent. Also known as CAS 67-66-3. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
67-66-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States1
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
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 #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas4 regulations
United StatesBanned
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3
Conditions of use
Causes cancer in animals; likely harmful to human health

Source: 21 CFR 700.18

CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #366
Chemical name
Clorofórmio
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M385
Chemical name
Chloroform

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanBannedAnnex Appendix 1 (Negative List)
Chemical name
Chloroform

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #25
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
CHLOROFORM except
Conditions of use
(a) when included in Schedule 2 or 4; or (b) in preparations containing 10% or less of chloroform.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #366
Chemical name
Chloroform
CAS
67-66-3

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHLOROFORM banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on CHLOROFORM in cosmetics?

CHLOROFORM 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 CHLOROFORM in cosmetics?

CHLOROFORM is regulated in 22 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, 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.