DICHLOROPHENE

BannedCAS 97-23-424 regulations across 24 markets

DICHLOROPHENE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 97-23-4. It is regulated in 24 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
97-23-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
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 UnionRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 %
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 % Contains Dichlorophen

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Dichlorophene
CAS
97-23-4
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: developmental

Source: California Prop 65

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #11
Chemical name
Diclorofeno (*)
Max concentration
0,5%
Conditions of use
Warnings: Contém diclorofeno.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M859
Chemical name
Dichlorophene

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanBannedAnnex Appendix 1 (Negative List)
Chemical name
Dichlorophene

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

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #28
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen (INN) Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Label: Contains dichlorophen

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #11
Chemical name
Dichlorophen
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Conditions of use
Contains Dichlorophen

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #11
Chemical name
Дихлорофен (Dichlorophen)
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит дихлорофен

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 11)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #11
Chemical name
Дихлорофен (Dichlorophen)
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит дихлорофен

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 11)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #11
Chemical name
Дихлорофен (Dichlorophen)
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит дихлорофен

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 11)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #11
Chemical name
Дихлорофен (Dichlorophen)
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит дихлорофен

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 11)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #11
Chemical name
Дихлорофен (Dichlorophen)
CAS
97-23-4
Max concentration
0,5 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит дихлорофен

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 11)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DICHLOROPHENE banned in any country?

Yes, DICHLOROPHENE is banned in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on DICHLOROPHENE in cosmetics?

DICHLOROPHENE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use DICHLOROPHENE in cosmetics?

DICHLOROPHENE is regulated in 24 markets. It is banned in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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.