SODIUM METABISULFITE
SODIUM METABISULFITE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antioxidant. Also known as CAS 7681-57-4. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 10117-38-1, 10192-30-0, 10196-04-0, 16731-55-8, 7757-74-6, 7757-83-7, 7773-03-7, 7631-90-5, 7681-57-4
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe7 regulations
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites
- Max concentration
- (a)0,67 % (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a)Oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (a)0,67 % (as free SO2)
- Other conditions
- 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
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites
- Max concentration
- (b)6,7 % (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (b)Hair straightening products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (b)6,7 % (as free SO2)
- Other conditions
- 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
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites
- Max concentration
- (c)0,45 % (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (c)Self-tanning products for the face
- Conditions of use
- Max: (c)0,45 % (as free SO2)
- Other conditions
- 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
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites
- Max concentration
- (d)0,40 % (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (d)Other self-tanning products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (d)0,40 % (as free SO2)
- Other conditions
- 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
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites
- CAS
- 7757-83-7, 10192-30-0, 10196-04-0, 10117-38-1, 777
- Max concentration
- 0,2 % (as free SO2)
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,2 % (as free SO2)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM METABISULFITE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 유리 SO2로 0.2% <기타배합한도> ∙ 산화염모제에서 유리 SO2로 0.67% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites(1)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7/ 7631-90-5/ 7681-57-4/ 10117-38-1/ 16731-55-8/ 10196-04-0/ 10192-30-0/ 7773-03-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2 % (以free SO2計)
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and bisulphites
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67 %expressed as free SO 2 (b) 6.7 %expressed as free SO 2 (c) 0.45 %expressed as free SO 2 (d) 0.40 %expressed as free SO 2
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self- tanning products for the face (d) Other self- tanning products
- Conditions of use
- For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7681-57-4
- Max concentration
- (a) 0.67% (as free SO2) (b) 6.7% (as free SO2) (c) 0.45% (as free SO2) (d) 0.40% (as free SO2)
- Product type
- (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair straightening products (c) Self-tanning products for the face (d) Other self-tanning products
- Other conditions
- 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: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (5)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7 / 10192-30-0 / 10196-04-0 / 10117-38-1 / 7773-03-7 / 7631-90-5 / 7681-57-4 / 16731-55-8
- Max concentration
- 0.2% (as free SO2)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM METABISULFITE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM METABISULFITE banned in any country?
SODIUM METABISULFITE 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 SODIUM METABISULFITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM METABISULFITE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, 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 SODIUM METABISULFITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM METABISULFITE is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, 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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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.