MINOXIDIL

BannedCAS 38304-91-519 regulations across 18 markets

MINOXIDIL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Conditioning. Also known as CAS 38304-91-5. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
38304-91-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea2
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 #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Minoxidil, its salts and derivatives
CAS
38304-91-5
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #372
Chemical name
3-Óxido de 6-(piperidinil)-2,4-pirimidinadiamina (Minoxidil) e seus sais
CAS
38304-91-5

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M20
Chemical name
Minoxidil

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M327
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinodiamine-3-oxide (minoxidil), its salts and derivatives
CAS
38304-91-5

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #563
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine 3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide ( / minoxidil) and its salts
CAS
38304-91- 5/16317-69-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #372
Chemical name
6-(Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide (Minoxidil (INN)) and its salts
CAS
38304-91-5

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MINOXIDIL banned in any country?

Yes, MINOXIDIL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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 MINOXIDIL in cosmetics?

MINOXIDIL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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 MINOXIDIL in cosmetics?

MINOXIDIL is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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.