ACC meeting decided to amend ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
2025.01.16
Following the meeting held by ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) in Thailand during November 2024, a few amendments to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive were decided.
To the latest version (2024-2) of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive dated 6th December 2024, here are the key changes.
Annex II List of substances which must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products
- 2 entries were revised (refer to bold text)
- 26 entries were introduced
Changes |
Substances |
CAS No. |
Reference No. |
Revised |
Theophylline; 1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione |
58-55-9 |
A1137 |
Revised |
Barium salts and Barium Peroxide, with the exception of barium sulphide under the condition laid down in Annex III part 1 reference # 23, and the barium sulphate, lakes, salts, and pigments prepared from colouring agents listed in Annex IV |
7440-39-3 |
46 |
Introduced |
Ammonium bromide |
12124-97-9 |
1695 |
Introduced |
Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) |
2781-10-4 |
1696 |
Introduced |
Dibutyltin di(acetate) |
1067-33-0 |
1697 |
Introduced |
Tellurium dioxide |
7446-07-3 |
1698 |
Introduced |
Barium diboron tetraoxide |
13701-59-2 |
1699 |
Introduced |
2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol,tribromo derivative; 3-bromo-2,2- bis(bromomethyl)propan-1-ol |
36483-57-5/ 1522-92-5 |
1700 |
Introduced |
2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol |
732-26-3 |
1701 |
Introduced |
4,4’-sulphonyldiphenol; bisphenol S |
80-09-1 |
1702 |
Introduced |
Benzophenone (Except Thailand) |
119-61-9 |
1703 |
Introduced |
Quinoclamine (ISO); 2-amino- 3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone |
2797-51-5 |
1704 |
Introduced |
Perfluoroheptanoic acid; tridecafluoroheptanoic acid |
375-85-9 |
1705 |
Introduced |
methyl N-(isopropoxycarbonyl)-L-valyl-(3RS)- 3-(4- chlorophenyl)-β-alaninate; valifenalate |
283159-90-0 |
1706 |
Introduced |
6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1- yl]hexanoic acid, sodium and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts |
- |
1707 |
Introduced |
6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin1-yl]hexanoic acid |
2156592-54-8 |
1708 |
Introduced |
6-[C12-18-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1- yl]hexanoic acid |
- |
1709 |
Introduced |
1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine; melamine |
108-78-1 |
1710 |
Introduced |
Fluopicolide (ISO); 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro- 5-(trifluoromethyl)- 2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide |
607-285-6 |
1711 |
Introduced |
N-(2-nitrophenyl)phosphoric triamide |
874819-71-3 |
1712 |
Introduced |
N-(5-chloro-2-isopropylbenzyl)-N-cyclopropyl- 3- (difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole- 4-carboxamide; isoflucypram |
1255734-28-1 |
1713 |
Introduced |
Reaction mass of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N- [(1RS,4SR,9RS)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- 9-isopropyl-1,4- methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole- 4-carboxamide and 3- (difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N- [(1RS,4SR,9SR)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro9-isopropyl-1,4-methanonaphthalen-5-yl]pyrazole- 4- carboxamide [≥ 78 % syn isomers ≤ 15 % anti isomers relative content]; isopyrazam |
881685-58-1 |
1714 |
Introduced |
Cumene |
98-82-8 |
1715 |
Introduced |
Pentapotassium 2,2’,2’’,2’’’,2’’’’-(ethane-1,2-diylnitrilo) pentaacetate |
7216-95-7 |
1716 |
Introduced |
N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid); Pentetic Acid (INCI) (Except Thailand) |
67-43-6 |
1717 |
Introduced |
Acetamiprid (ISO); (1E)-N-[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl) methyl]-N’- cyano-N-methylethanimidamide; (E)-N1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl) methyl]-N2-cyano-N1-methylacetamidine |
135410-20-7/ 160430-64-8 |
1718 |
Introduced |
Pendimethalin (ISO); N-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dinitro-3,4-xylidene |
40487-42-1 |
1719 |
Introduced |
Bentazone (ISO); 3-isopropyl-2,1,3-benzothiadiazine- 4-one-2,2- dioxide |
25057-89-0 |
1720 |
For entries 1703 and 1717: the requirement will be from 19 November 2026 (CIRCULAR NO. 3/2024 INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATE STATUS OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THE ANNEX TO THE GUIDELINES FOR CONTROL OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA, Bil (17) dlm. NPRA/PPPK/01/04, 8 December 2024)
Annex III List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to restrictions and conditions laid down
- 1 entry was introduced
- 1 entry was revised (refer to bold text)
Changes |
Substances |
CAS No. |
Restriction -
Field of application and/or use |
Restriction - Maximum authorised concentration in the ready for use preparation |
Reference No. |
Introduced |
2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
|
128-37-0 |
a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products |
a) 0.001% b) 0.1% c) 1 % |
342 |
Revised |
Pyrithione Zinc
Zinc pyrithione |
13463-41-7 |
Leave-on hair products
Rinse-off hair products |
0.1%
1.0%
|
101
(For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product, this purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 8) |
For entry 342: the requirement will be from 19 November 2026 (CIRCULAR NO. 3/2024 INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATE STATUS OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THE ANNEX TO THE GUIDELINES FOR CONTROL OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA, Bil (17) dlm. NPRA/PPPK/01/04, 8 December 2024)
Annex VII List of UV filters which cosmetic products may contain
- 1 entry was revised (refer to bold text)
Changes |
Substanes |
CAS No. |
Maximum Authorised concentration |
Other limitions and requirements |
Reference No. |
Revised |
Homosalate (INN) |
118-56-9 |
7.34% |
Face products with the exception of propellent spray products |
3 |
For entry 3: the requirement will be from 19 November 2026 (CIRCULAR NO. 3/2024 INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATE STATUS OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THE ANNEX TO THE GUIDELINES FOR CONTROL OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA, Bil (17) dlm. NPRA/PPPK/01/04, 8 December 2024)
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