MELAMINE

BannedCAS 108-78-113 regulations across 13 markets

MELAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 108-78-1. It is regulated in 13 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
108-78-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

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

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

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

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for MELAMINE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1710
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine / melamine
CAS
108-78-1

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1711
Chemical name
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine
CAS
108-78-1

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MELAMINE banned in any country?

Yes, MELAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on MELAMINE in cosmetics?

MELAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use MELAMINE 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.