COLLOIDAL SILVER
COLLOIDAL SILVER is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 7440-22-4. It is regulated in 8 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 7440-22-4
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Silver and its salts
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
- Max concentration
- a) 0.04%
- Conditions of use
- a) Mouthwashes b) Other cosmetics | Warning: "This product contains silver and/or silver salts." "Avoid contact with broken or abraded skin."
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for COLLOIDAL SILVER in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for COLLOIDAL SILVER in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Silver (nano) [1 nm < particle diameter ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
- CAS
- 7440-22-4
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for COLLOIDAL SILVER in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COLLOIDAL SILVER banned in any country?
Yes, COLLOIDAL SILVER is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on COLLOIDAL SILVER in cosmetics?
COLLOIDAL SILVER is restricted or has conditions of use in Canada. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use COLLOIDAL SILVER in cosmetics?
COLLOIDAL SILVER is regulated in 8 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. It has restrictions in Canada. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.