HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

BannedCAS 50-03-38 regulations across 8 markets

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning. Also known as CAS 50-03-3. It is regulated in 8 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
50-03-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
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

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M137
Chemical name
Hydrocortisone Acetate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
50-03-3

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE banned in any country?

Yes, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE in cosmetics?

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE in cosmetics?

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE is regulated in 8 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

Screen HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE with your full formula

Paste your entire ingredient list and get a compliance report across 26 markets — free, no signup.

Check Ingredients Free

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.