PREGNENOLONE ACETATE

BannedCAS 1778-02-518 regulations across 11 markets

PREGNENOLONE ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Skin Conditioning. Also known as CAS 1778-02-5. It is regulated in 11 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1778-02-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PREGNENOLONE ACETATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M260
Chemical name
Pregnenolone Acetate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanBannedAnnex Appendix 1 (Negative List)
Chemical name
Pregnenolone acetate
Conditions of use
Listed as 'Progrenolone acetate' in original (likely typo)

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #51
Chemical name
Pregnenolone acetate
CAS
1778-02-5

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

UAEBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #300
Chemical name
Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)
CAS
1778-02-5

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #390
Chemical name
Anti-androgens of steroidal structure
CAS
1778-02-5

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PREGNENOLONE ACETATE banned in any country?

Yes, PREGNENOLONE ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PREGNENOLONE ACETATE in cosmetics?

PREGNENOLONE ACETATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Kingdom and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use PREGNENOLONE ACETATE 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.