PHENOLPHTHALEIN

BannedCAS 77-09-819 regulations across 19 markets

PHENOLPHTHALEIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Not Reported. Also known as CAS 77-09-8. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
5768-87-6, 77-09-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
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 #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas3 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Phenolphthalein
CAS
77-09-8
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Phenolphthalein
CAS
77-09-8
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hidroxifenil) ftalida(fenolftaleína*)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M267
Chemical name
Phenolphthalein

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #343
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #417
Chemical name
3,3- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide ( / Phenolphthalein) (INN)
CAS
77-09-8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #417
Chemical name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (Phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS
77-09-8

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHENOLPHTHALEIN banned in any country?

Yes, PHENOLPHTHALEIN 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 PHENOLPHTHALEIN in cosmetics?

PHENOLPHTHALEIN 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 PHENOLPHTHALEIN in cosmetics?

PHENOLPHTHALEIN is regulated in 19 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.