CAS 123-03-5
Is Cetylpyridinium chloride banned where you sell?
Also listed as 세틸피리디늄클로라이드. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Cetylpyridinium chloride (21 CFR 173.375) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 173.375.. In force since 29 Nov 2007.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 173.375 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/National Formulary (NF) described in USP 30/NF 25, May 1, 2007, pp. 1700-1701, which is incorporated by reference. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain copies from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852, or you may examine a copy at the Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,".
“§ 173.375 Cetylpyridinium chloride. Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS Reg. No. 123-93-5) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:”
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 18 May 2026 (Cosmetics and personal care: 18 May 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 19 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 19 Aug 2026 (Cosmetics and personal care: 19 Aug 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 13 Nov 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024 (Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.08 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 세틸피리디늄클로 · 0.08% · 123-03-5 · 세틸피리
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 세틸피리디늄클로라이드 라이드 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)- Status
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Cetylpyridinium chloride (21 CFR 173.375) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 173.375.. In force since 29 Nov 2007.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 173.375 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/National Formulary (NF) described in USP 30/NF 25, May 1, 2007, pp. 1700-1701, which is incorporated by reference. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain copies from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852, or you may examine a copy at the Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,".
“§ 173.375 Cetylpyridinium chloride. Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS Reg. No. 123-93-5) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 173.375, Subpart Specific Usage Additives · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 173 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 18 May 2026 (Cosmetics and personal care: 18 May 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 19 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 19 Aug 2026 (Cosmetics and personal care: 19 Aug 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 13 Nov 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024 (Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.08 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 세틸피리디늄클로 · 0.08% · 123-03-5 · 세틸피리
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 세틸피리디늄클로라이드 라이드 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)
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