TRICHLOROACETIC ACID

BannedCAS 76-03-94 regulations across 4 markets

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as CAS 76-03-9. It is regulated in 4 markets including Australia, South Korea, Taiwan.

Also Known As

CAS Number
76-03-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California1
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

EuropeNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TRICHLOROACETIC ACID in European Union, United Kingdom.

Americas1 regulation
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB496
Chemical name
Trichloroacetic acid
CAS
76-03-9

Source: CA AB 496 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Expansion)

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M74
Chemical name
Trichloroacetic Acid

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #58
Chemical name
Trichloroacetic acid
CAS
76-03-9

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID except
Conditions of use
(a) when included in Schedule 4 or 5; or (b) in human dermal preparations containing 12.5% or less of trichloroacetic acid for the treatment of warts other than anogenital warts. Authorised Version F2026L00060 registered 30/01/2026

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TRICHLOROACETIC ACID in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TRICHLOROACETIC ACID in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRICHLOROACETIC ACID banned in any country?

Yes, TRICHLOROACETIC ACID is banned in South Korea, Taiwan, California. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on TRICHLOROACETIC ACID in cosmetics?

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID 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 TRICHLOROACETIC ACID in cosmetics?

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID is regulated in 4 markets. It is banned in South Korea, Taiwan, California. 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.