MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE

Restricted15 regulations across 15 markets

MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Cleansing.. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 %
Conditions of use
Max: Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 %
Other conditions
Not to be used with nitrosating systems- Minimum purity: 99 %Maximum secondary amine content: 0,5 % (applies to raw materials)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kgKeep in nitrite-free containers

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M487
Chemical name
MEA-Laureth-6 Carboxylate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #61
Chemical name
monoalkanolamines Monoalkylamines, and their salts
Max concentration
• Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content : 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50  g/kg (21) • Keep in nitrite-free con
Product type
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #61
Chemical name
Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Max concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
Other conditions
- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE banned in any country?

MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE in cosmetics?

MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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 MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE in cosmetics?

MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATE is regulated in 15 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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.