AMENDMENT TO THE ASEAN COSMETIC DIRECTIVE (ACD)

In November 2019, new updates on annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) adopted by the 31st ACSB meeting.

At the 31st ACSB Meeting in November 2019, new updates were adopted to Annexes II, III, VI of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) on cosmetic products.

The following information summarizes the changes to cosmetic ingredient lists which are implemented immediately.

CHANGES	ANNEX	SUBSTANCE	CAS NUMBER	SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Amendment	II / 221	Mercury and its compounds	7439-97-6 54-64-8 62-38-4/94-43-9	3 additional CAS No. are included.
Amendment	III / 288	5‐Chloro‐2‐(2,4- dichlorophenoxy) Phenol; Triclosan	3380‐34‐5	A remark to Singapore is updated.
Deletion	VI / 16	Thiomersal	54-64-8	Removal from preservative list.
Deletion	VI / 17	Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)	62-38-4 / 94-43-9	Removal from preservative list.
Amendment	VI / 32	1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-one); Climbazole	3803-17-9	Removal of symbol (+) as it has been included under Ref. No. 326 of Annex III for uses other than preservative.

Table 1: Changes to List of Prohibited Ingredients (Annex II)

REF NO.	SUBSTANCE	CAS NUMBER
221	Mercury and its compounds	7439-97-6 54-64-8 62-38-4/94-43-9

Table 2: Changes to List of Restricted Ingredients (Annex III)

		Restrictions
Reference No.	Substance	Field of application and/or use	Maximum authorized concentration in ready for use preparation
288	5‐Chloro‐2‐ (2,4‐ dichlorophenoxy) phenol Triclosan CAS No. 3380‐34‐5 Singapore: Not permitted for non-preservative use.	(a) Toothpastes Hand soaps Body soaps/Shower gels Deodorants (non‐spray) Face powders and blemish concealers Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems Shampoos Hair Conditioners Facial Cleansers	0.3%
		(b) Mouthwashes	0.2%

Table 3: Changes to List of Preservatives Allowed (Annex VI)

REFERENCE NO.	SUBSTANCE	MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED CONCENTRATION	LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
16	Entry deleted
17	Entry deleted
32	1‐(4‐Chlorophenoxy)‐1‐ (imidazol‐1‐yl)‐3,3‐ dimethylbutan‐2‐one Climbazole CAS No 38083‐17‐9	(a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5%	(a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse‐off shampoo

Reference：
1. Updates to the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive adopted at the 31st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee Meeting

2. https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2020/01/safeguards-00720-amendment-to-the-asean-cosmetic-directive-acd

AMENDMENT TO THE ASEAN COSMETIC DIRECTIVE (ACD)

Reference：1. Updates to the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive adopted at the 31st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee Meeting

Reference：
1. Updates to the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive adopted at the 31st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee Meeting