METHYL ACETAMIDE

BannedCAS 79-16-317 regulations across 17 markets

METHYL ACETAMIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 79-16-3. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
79-16-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #745
Chemical name
N-metilacetamida
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M803
Chemical name
Methyl Acetamide

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #272
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #745
Chemical name
N-Methylacetamide
CAS
79-16-3

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is METHYL ACETAMIDE banned in any country?

Yes, METHYL ACETAMIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on METHYL ACETAMIDE in cosmetics?

METHYL ACETAMIDE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use METHYL ACETAMIDE in cosmetics?

METHYL ACETAMIDE is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.