PRASTERONE

BannedCAS 53-43-09 regulations across 9 markets

PRASTERONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning. Also known as CAS 53-43-0. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
53-43-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Androgenic effects, substances with
CAS
53-43-0
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M769
Chemical name
Prasterone

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PRASTERONE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #37
Chemical name
Substances with androgenic effect
CAS
53-43-0

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRASTERONE banned in any country?

Yes, PRASTERONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PRASTERONE in cosmetics?

PRASTERONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use PRASTERONE 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.