SORBIC ACID

RestrictedCAS 110-44-123 regulations across 23 markets

SORBIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 110-44-1. It is regulated in 23 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
110-44-1, 24634-61-5, 7492-55-9, 7757-81-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan1
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1, 7492-55-9, 7757-81-5, 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 % (acid)
Conditions of use
Max: 0,6 % (acid)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_528 #5
Chemical name
Ácido sórbico e seus sais
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0,6% (expresso como ácido)

Source: ANVISA RDC 528

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1174
Chemical name
Sorbic Acid
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 소르빅애씨드로서 0.6%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-1
Chemical name
Sorbic acid and sorbate
Max concentration
0.50%
Conditions of use
As total

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

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #43
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1/ 24634-61-5/ 7492-55-9/ 7757-81-5
Max concentration
0.6 % (以acid計)

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #4
Chemical name
Sorbic acid (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid) and its salts / Sorbic acid, Calcium sorbate, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate
CAS
110-44-1
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex V #4
Chemical name
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
CAS
110-44-1 / 7492-55-9 / 7757-81-5 / 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0.6% (acid)

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 4 #4
Chemical name
Гекса-2,4-диеновая кислота и ее соли (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts)
CAS
110-44-1 7492-55-9 775781-5 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 процента (кислота)

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

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 4 #4
Chemical name
Гекса-2,4-диеновая кислота и ее соли (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts)
CAS
110-44-1 7492-55-9 775781-5 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 процента (кислота)

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

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #4
Chemical name
Гекса-2,4-диеновая кислота и ее соли (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts)
CAS
110-44-1 7492-55-9 775781-5 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 процента (кислота)

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

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 4 #4
Chemical name
Гекса-2,4-диеновая кислота и ее соли (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts)
CAS
110-44-1 7492-55-9 775781-5 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 процента (кислота)

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

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 4 #4
Chemical name
Гекса-2,4-диеновая кислота и ее соли (hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts)
CAS
110-44-1 7492-55-9 775781-5 24634-61-5
Max concentration
0,6 процента (кислота)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SORBIC ACID banned in any country?

SORBIC ACID 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 SORBIC ACID in cosmetics?

SORBIC ACID is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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 SORBIC ACID in cosmetics?

SORBIC ACID is regulated in 23 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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.