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 |
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 |
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)
CAS No. 3380‐34‐5
Singapore: Not permitted for non-preservative
|
(a) Deodorants (non‐spray) |
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‐
CAS No 38083‐17‐9 |
(a) 0.2% |
(a) Hair lotions |
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