IODINE

BannedCAS 7553-56-210 regulations across 10 markets

IODINE is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as CAS 7553-56-2. It is regulated in 10 markets including Australia, Canada, Indonesia.

Also Known As

CAS Number
7553-56-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
United KingdomBannedAnnex II #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M493
Chemical name
Iodine

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
IODINE (excluding its salts, derivatives and iodophors) except
Conditions of use
(a) when included in Schedule 2; or (b) in solid or semi-solid preparations containing 2.5% or less of available iodine.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #213
Chemical name
Iodine
CAS
7553-56-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for IODINE in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IODINE banned in any country?

Yes, IODINE is banned in Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on IODINE in cosmetics?

IODINE is restricted or has conditions of use in Australia. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use IODINE in cosmetics?

IODINE is regulated in 10 markets. It is banned in Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. 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.