PHENYLPARABEN
PHENYLPARABEN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 17696-62-7. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 17696-62-7
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- fenilparabeno
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ANVISA RDC 529
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Phenylparaben
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: / Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
- CAS
- 17696-62-7
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for PHENYLPARABEN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHENYLPARABEN banned in any country?
Yes, PHENYLPARABEN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on PHENYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
PHENYLPARABEN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.
Can I use PHENYLPARABEN in cosmetics?
PHENYLPARABEN is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.