CHOLINE CHLORIDE

BannedCAS 67-48-123 regulations across 22 markets

CHOLINE CHLORIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Humectant. Also known as CAS 67-48-1. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
67-48-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea2
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e. g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #168
Chemical name
Ésteres da Colina e da metilcolina e seus sais exceto Lecitina
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M414
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride
CAS
67-48-1

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M466
Chemical name
Choline Chloride

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #479
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e. g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. / choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #168
Chemical name
Choline salts and their esters e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaBannedAnnex 1 #168
Chemical name
Холина соли и их эфиры, например, холина хлорид (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 168)

BelarusBannedAnnex 1 #168
Chemical name
Холина соли и их эфиры, например, холина хлорид (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 168)

KazakhstanBannedAnnex 1 #168
Chemical name
Холина соли и их эфиры, например, холина хлорид (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 168)

ArmeniaBannedAnnex 1 #168
Chemical name
Холина соли и их эфиры, например, холина хлорид (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 168)

KyrgyzstanBannedAnnex 1 #168
Chemical name
Холина соли и их эфиры, например, холина хлорид (INN)
CAS
67-48-1

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 1 (Prohibited Substances) (Ref 168)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHOLINE CHLORIDE banned in any country?

Yes, CHOLINE CHLORIDE is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on CHOLINE CHLORIDE in cosmetics?

CHOLINE CHLORIDE is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use CHOLINE CHLORIDE in cosmetics?

CHOLINE CHLORIDE is regulated in 22 markets. It is banned in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. 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.