SODIUM SULFITE
RestrictedCAS 7757-83-738 regulations across 21 markets
SODIUM SULFITE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antioxidant. Also known as CAS 7757-83-7. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 10117-38-1, 10192-30-0, 10196-04-0, 16731-55-8, 7631-90-5, 7681-57-4, 7757-83-7, 7773-03-7
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union2
United Kingdom5
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1
Detailed Regulations
Europe7 regulations
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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
European UnionRestricted
- 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
United KingdomRestricted
- 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
United KingdomRestricted
- 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
United KingdomRestricted
- 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
United KingdomRestricted
- 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
United KingdomRestricted
- 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
Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestricted
- Chemical name
- Sulfitos e Bisulfitos inorgânicos (*)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2% (expresso como SO livre) 2
Source: ANVISA RDC 528
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Sodium Sulfite
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 유리 SO2로 0.2% <기타배합한도> ∙ 산화염모제에서 유리 SO2로 0.67% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestricted
- 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)
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- 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)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- 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)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- 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)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- 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)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- 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)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulphites and hydrogensulphites (4) Sodium Sulfite, Ammonium bisulfite Ammonium sulfite, Potassium sulfite, Potassium hydrogen sulfite / Sodium sulfite, sodium Metabisulfite potassium Metabisulfite
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0.2% expressed as free SO 2
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
UAERestricted
- 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)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- 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)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
QatarRestricted
- 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)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
OmanRestricted
- 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)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
KuwaitRestricted
- 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)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Inorganic sulfites and bisulfites (12)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- 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)
BahrainRestricted
- 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)
EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Неорганические сульфиты и гидросульфиты<5> (Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента в пересчете на SO2
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 9)
BelarusRestricted
- Chemical name
- Неорганические сульфиты и гидросульфиты<5> (Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента в пересчете на SO2
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 9)
KazakhstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Неорганические сульфиты и гидросульфиты<5> (Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента в пересчете на SO2
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 9)
ArmeniaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Неорганические сульфиты и гидросульфиты<5> (Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента в пересчете на SO2
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 9)
KyrgyzstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Неорганические сульфиты и гидросульфиты<5> (Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen sulphites)
- CAS
- 7757-83-7
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента в пересчете на SO2
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 9)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM SULFITE banned in any country?
SODIUM SULFITE 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 SULFITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM SULFITE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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 SULFITE in cosmetics?
SODIUM SULFITE is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, 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.