SALICYLIC ACID

RestrictedCAS 69-72-732 regulations across 24 markets

SALICYLIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as BETA HYDROXY ACID, CAS 69-72-7. It is regulated in 24 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

Common names
サリチル酸, 살리실산, BETA HYDROXY ACID, BHA
CAS Number
18917-89-0, 2174-16-5, 54-21-7, 578-36-9, 59866-70-5, 69-72-7, 824-35-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%
Product type
Rinse-off hair products Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
Max: 3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5% Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
Other conditions
Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 % (acid) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age
Other conditions
Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas2 regulations
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
2%

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #51
Chemical name
Ácido salicílico
Max concentration
a) 3% b) 2%
Product type
a) Produtos capilares que se enxágue b) Outros produtos
Conditions of use
Application: a) Produtos capilares que se enxágue b) Outros produtos | Limitations: Não deve ser usado em produtos para crianças menores de 3 anos, exceto para shampoos. | Warnings: - Para produtos de uso adulto: “Não usar em crianças”. - Para produtos destinados ao público infantil: “Não usar em crianças menores de 3 anos”.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1105
Chemical name
Salicylic Acid
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 살리실릭애씨드로서 0.5% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) <기타배합한도> ∙ 인체세정용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 2% ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 살리실릭애씨드로서 3% ∙ 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에는 사용금지(다만, 샴푸는 제외) ∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-1
Chemical name
Salicylic acid
Max concentration
0.20%

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

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #178
Chemical name
Salicylic acid 註
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
2%
Conditions of use
Prohibited for use in children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
Precautions (other than shampoo): Prohibited for use in children under 3 years of age.

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- Salicylic acid
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant, nail polish
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age. Not to be use in applications that may lead to exposure of the end- user's lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid. As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 3 | Label: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (8)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

UAERestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #98
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
(a) 3.0% (b) 2.0% (c) 0.5%
Product type
(a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age* * Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Other conditions
(a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #3
Chemical name
Salicylic acid and its salts
CAS
69-72-7[1]/ 824-35-1[2]/ 18917-89-0[3]/ 59866-70-5[4]/ 54-21-7[5]/ 578-36-9[6]/ 2174-16-5[7]
Max concentration
Salicylic acid: 0,5 % (acid) Salicylic acid salts: 0,5 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Salicylic acid: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** **Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used for children under 3 years of age*** ***Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.
Other conditions
Salicylic acid: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in oral products. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos.

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #3
Chemical name
Салициловая кислота и ее соли<1>
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота) 0,5 процента (кислота)
Conditions of use
Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <2> Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <12>
Other conditions
Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет. Не использовать в средствах гигиены полости рта. Не использовать: - в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет, за исключением шампуней.

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 3)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #3
Chemical name
Салициловая кислота и ее соли<1>
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота) 0,5 процента (кислота)
Conditions of use
Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <2> Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <12>
Other conditions
Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет. Не использовать в средствах гигиены полости рта. Не использовать: - в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет, за исключением шампуней.

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 3)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #3
Chemical name
Салициловая кислота и ее соли<1>
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота) 0,5 процента (кислота)
Conditions of use
Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <2> Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <12>
Other conditions
Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет. Не использовать в средствах гигиены полости рта. Не использовать: - в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет, за исключением шампуней.

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 3)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #3
Chemical name
Салициловая кислота и ее соли<1>
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота) 0,5 процента (кислота)
Conditions of use
Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <2> Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <12>
Other conditions
Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет. Не использовать в средствах гигиены полости рта. Не использовать: - в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет, за исключением шампуней.

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 3)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #3
Chemical name
Салициловая кислота и ее соли<1>
CAS
69-72-7
Max concentration
0,5 процента (кислота) 0,5 процента (кислота)
Conditions of use
Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <2> Не использовать для детей в возрасте до 3 лет <12>
Other conditions
Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет. Не использовать в средствах гигиены полости рта. Не использовать: - в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Не использовать в средствах для детей в возрасте до 3 лет, за исключением шампуней.

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 3)

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