USNIC ACID

BannedCAS 125-46-21 regulation across 1 market

USNIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 125-46-2. It is regulated in 1 market including South Korea.

Also Known As

CAS Number
125-46-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
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 USNIC ACID in European Union, United Kingdom.

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for USNIC ACID in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M477
Chemical name
Usnic Acid

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCCNo restrictions

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USNIC ACID banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on USNIC ACID in cosmetics?

USNIC ACID is banned in South Korea and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use USNIC ACID in cosmetics?

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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.