COAL TAR

BannedCAS 8007-45-265 regulations across 19 markets

COAL TAR is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as CAS 8007-45-2. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
121575-60-8, 8007-45-2, 90669-57-1, 90669-58-2, 90669-59-3, 94114-13-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union6
United Kingdom6
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil6
South Korea2
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE6
Saudi Arabia6
Qatar6
Oman6
Kuwait6
Bahrain6
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe12 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS
90669-57-1

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS
90669-58-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidised, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS
90669-59-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS
94114-13-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0,005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS
121575-60-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas7 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Coal tars crude and refined
CAS
8007-45-2
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #420
Chemical name
Alcatrões (Coal tar) brutos e refinados
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #618
Chemical name
Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
CAS
90669-57-1

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #619
Chemical name
Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, tratado termicamente, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a] pireno
CAS
90669-58-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #620
Chemical name
Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura baixa, oxidado, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
CAS
90669-59-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #625
Chemical name
Breu, alcatrão de carvão, de temperatura elevada, secundário, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
CAS
94114-13-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #636
Chemical name
Breu, alcatrão de carvão, temperatura elevada, tratado pelo calor, se contiver > 0,005 % (m/m) de benzo[a]pireno
CAS
121575-60-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M585
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M69
Chemical name
Coal Tar, Tar, coal
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #304
Chemical name
Coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaBannedAnnex Schedule 10 (Prohibited for Sale) #SUSMP Schedule 10
Chemical name
COAL TAR for cosmetic use other than in therapeutic goods
Conditions of use
Authorised Version F2026L00060 registered 30/01/2026

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined / coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC36 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

UAERestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #420
Chemical name
Crude and refined coal tars
CAS
8007-45-2

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #618
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #619
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #620
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidized, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #625
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex II #636
Chemical name
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COAL TAR banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on COAL TAR in cosmetics?

COAL TAR is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, 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 COAL TAR in cosmetics?

COAL TAR is regulated in 19 markets. It is banned in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, 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.