SELENIUM SULFIDE

RestrictedCAS 7488-56-416 regulations across 16 markets

SELENIUM SULFIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as CAS 7488-56-4. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
7446-34-6, 7488-56-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
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 UnionRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1 %
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Max: 1 % Contains selenium disulphideAvoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7446-34-6
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #185
Chemical name
Selenium disulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Other conditions
Avoid contact with eyes

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide Selenium disulphide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Conditions of use
• Contains selenium disulphide • Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #49
Chemical name
Selenium sulfide
CAS
7488-56-4
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Antidandruff shampoos
Conditions of use
Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SELENIUM SULFIDE banned in any country?

SELENIUM SULFIDE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on SELENIUM SULFIDE in cosmetics?

SELENIUM SULFIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use SELENIUM SULFIDE in cosmetics?

SELENIUM SULFIDE is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, 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.