GOLD CHLORIDE HCL

BannedCAS 16903-35-810 regulations across 10 markets

GOLD CHLORIDE HCL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 16903-35-8. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
16903-35-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M8
Chemical name
Gold Chloride HCl

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for GOLD CHLORIDE HCL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #296
Chemical name
Gold salts
CAS
16903-35-8

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for GOLD CHLORIDE HCL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOLD CHLORIDE HCL banned in any country?

Yes, GOLD CHLORIDE HCL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on GOLD CHLORIDE HCL in cosmetics?

GOLD CHLORIDE HCL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use GOLD CHLORIDE HCL in cosmetics?

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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.