COLLOIDAL SILVER

BannedCAS 7440-22-48 regulations across 8 markets

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

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1727
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
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
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
UAEBannedAnnex II #1727
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)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1727
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)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1727
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)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1727
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)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1727
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)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1727
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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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.