ZINC OXIDE
RestrictedCAS 1314-13-236 regulations across 14 markets
ZINC OXIDE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 1314-13-2. It is regulated in 14 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 1314-13-2
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union3
United Kingdom3
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil2
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE3
Saudi Arabia3
Qatar3
Oman3
Kuwait3
Bahrain3
Russia2
Belarus2
Kazakhstan2
Armenia2
Kyrgyzstan2
Detailed Regulations
Europe6 regulations
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- 77947
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 %
- Conditions of use
- Max: 25 %
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 %
- Conditions of use
- Max: 25 %
- Other conditions
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed:purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total,median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm,water solubility < 50 mg/Luncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross-polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI
Americas2 regulations
BrazilRestricted
- Chemical name
- Óxido de zinco ZINC OXIDE
- Max concentration
- 25%
Source: ANVISA RDC 600
BrazilRestricted
- Product type
- products_in_general
- Conditions of use
- Application fields: products_in_general
- Color Index
- CI 77947
Source: ANVISA RDC 628
East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ZINC OXIDE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for ZINC OXIDE in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC18 regulations
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
- Color Index
- ZINC OXIDE
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- - 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- Zinc oxide (nano)
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25% - In case of combined use of zinc oxide and zinc oxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 96 %, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1 % in total, — median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1 % below this size) > 20 nm, — water solubility < 50 mg/L —uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross- polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)
EAEU10 regulations
RussiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30)
RussiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Допускаются только наноматериалы, имеющие следующие характеристики: - чистота >= 96%, с вюртцитоподобного кристаллической структуры и внешнего вида, как кластеры, которые являются палочковидные, звездообразные и/или изометрические формы, с примесями, состоящими только из углекислого газа и воды, в то время как любые другие примеси в общей сложности менее 1%, - средний диаметр от числа распределение размера частиц D50 (50% от числа ниже этого диаметра) > 30 нм и D1 (1% ниже этой величины) > 20 нм, - растворимость в воде < 50 мг/л, - без покрытия или покрытые триэтокси каприлил силана, диметикон, метокси-группу дифенил силан триметокси каприлила силан кросс - полимер или октил силан
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30a)
BelarusRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30)
BelarusRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Допускаются только наноматериалы, имеющие следующие характеристики: - чистота >= 96%, с вюртцитоподобного кристаллической структуры и внешнего вида, как кластеры, которые являются палочковидные, звездообразные и/или изометрические формы, с примесями, состоящими только из углекислого газа и воды, в то время как любые другие примеси в общей сложности менее 1%, - средний диаметр от числа распределение размера частиц D50 (50% от числа ниже этого диаметра) > 30 нм и D1 (1% ниже этой величины) > 20 нм, - растворимость в воде < 50 мг/л, - без покрытия или покрытые триэтокси каприлил силана, диметикон, метокси-группу дифенил силан триметокси каприлила силан кросс - полимер или октил силан
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30a)
KazakhstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30)
KazakhstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Допускаются только наноматериалы, имеющие следующие характеристики: - чистота >= 96%, с вюртцитоподобного кристаллической структуры и внешнего вида, как кластеры, которые являются палочковидные, звездообразные и/или изометрические формы, с примесями, состоящими только из углекислого газа и воды, в то время как любые другие примеси в общей сложности менее 1%, - средний диаметр от числа распределение размера частиц D50 (50% от числа ниже этого диаметра) > 30 нм и D1 (1% ниже этой величины) > 20 нм, - растворимость в воде < 50 мг/л, - без покрытия или покрытые триэтокси каприлил силана, диметикон, метокси-группу дифенил силан триметокси каприлила силан кросс - полимер или октил силан
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30a)
ArmeniaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30)
ArmeniaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Допускаются только наноматериалы, имеющие следующие характеристики: - чистота >= 96%, с вюртцитоподобного кристаллической структуры и внешнего вида, как кластеры, которые являются палочковидные, звездообразные и/или изометрические формы, с примесями, состоящими только из углекислого газа и воды, в то время как любые другие примеси в общей сложности менее 1%, - средний диаметр от числа распределение размера частиц D50 (50% от числа ниже этого диаметра) > 30 нм и D1 (1% ниже этой величины) > 20 нм, - растворимость в воде < 50 мг/л, - без покрытия или покрытые триэтокси каприлил силана, диметикон, метокси-группу дифенил силан триметокси каприлила силан кросс - полимер или октил силан
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30a)
KyrgyzstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании.
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30)
KyrgyzstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- Оксид цинка Zinc oxide
- CAS
- 1314-13-2
- Max concentration
- 25 процентов<3>
- Other conditions
- Не использовать в формах, которые могут привести к воздействию на легкие конечного потребителя при вдыхании. Допускаются только наноматериалы, имеющие следующие характеристики: - чистота >= 96%, с вюртцитоподобного кристаллической структуры и внешнего вида, как кластеры, которые являются палочковидные, звездообразные и/или изометрические формы, с примесями, состоящими только из углекислого газа и воды, в то время как любые другие примеси в общей сложности менее 1%, - средний диаметр от числа распределение размера частиц D50 (50% от числа ниже этого диаметра) > 30 нм и D1 (1% ниже этой величины) > 20 нм, - растворимость в воде < 50 мг/л, - без покрытия или покрытые триэтокси каприлил силана, диметикон, метокси-группу дифенил силан триметокси каприлила силан кросс - полимер или октил силан
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 30a)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZINC OXIDE banned in any country?
ZINC OXIDE 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 ZINC OXIDE in cosmetics?
ZINC OXIDE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use ZINC OXIDE in cosmetics?
ZINC OXIDE is regulated in 14 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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