THIOUREA

BannedCAS 62-56-620 regulations across 19 markets

THIOUREA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 62-56-6. It is regulated in 19 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
62-56-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea2
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Thiourea
CAS
62-56-6
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives
CAS
62-56-6
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M368
Chemical name
Thiourea

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M515
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives
CAS
62-56-6

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #223
Chemical name
Thiourea (Thiocarbamide)
CAS
62-56-6

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
THIOUREA AND ALKYL THIOUREAS except
Conditions of use
(a) when separately specified in these Schedules; or (b) for therapeutic use.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III, Part 1
CAS
62-56-6

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #321
Chemical name
Thiourea and its derivatives, with the exception of the one listed in Annex III
CAS
62-56-6

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is THIOUREA banned in any country?

Yes, THIOUREA is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on THIOUREA in cosmetics?

THIOUREA is restricted or has conditions of use in Australia. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use THIOUREA in cosmetics?

THIOUREA is regulated in 19 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. 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.