CAS 69-72-7, EC 200-712-3
Is Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- banned where you sell?
Also listed as CAS 824-35-1, CAS 18917-89-0, CAS 59866-70-5, CAS 54-21-7. 3 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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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.
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 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in oral products.”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex V entry 3: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.”
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (10)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (12)”
Show 4 more rules for this market
For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: Salicylic acid (1) and its salts · Salicylic acid · 69-72-7 · 200-712-3 · 0,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in oral products.”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex V entry 3: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.”
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age”
Show 4 more rules for this market
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 3 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 2 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 0.5 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: Salicylic acid and its salts · Salicylic acid · 69-72-7 · 200-712-3 · 0,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Hair care and colour: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
The limit cell lists several limits for different products (살리실릭애씨드 및 그 ?인체세정용 ?영유아용 염류 제품류에 제품류 씨드 살리실릭애 또는 만 씨드로서 13세 2% 이하 레이트 ?사용 후 어린이가 씻어내는 사용할 수 두발용 있음을 리실레이트 제품류에 특정하여 살리실릭애 표시하는 씨드로서 제품에는 살리실레이 3% 사용금지 트 (다만, 샴푸는 제외) 레이트 ?기능성화 장품의 유효성분 실레이트 으로 사용하는 경우); this rule carries 2%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
The limit cell lists several limits for different products (살리실릭애씨드 및 그 ?인체세정용 ?영유아용 염류 제품류에 제품류 씨드 살리실릭애 또는 만 씨드로서 13세 2% 이하 레이트 ?사용 후 어린이가 씻어내는 사용할 수 두발용 있음을 리실레이트 제품류에 특정하여 살리실릭애 표시하는 씨드로서 제품에는 살리실레이 3% 사용금지 트 (다만, 샴푸는 제외) 레이트 ?기능성화 장품의 유효성분 실레이트 으로 사용하는 경우); this rule carries 3%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)Show 1 more rule for this market
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 · 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
- No known rule
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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 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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- Banned
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For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in oral products.”
Annex V entry 3 (l1-restriction) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex V entry 3: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.”
Annex V entry 3 (l2-cond) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (10)”
Annex III entry 98 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (12)”
Annex V entry 3 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Show 4 more rules for this market
For Hair care and colour: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Annex III entry 98 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Annex III entry 98 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Annex III entry 98 (v3c) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: Salicylic acid (1) and its salts · Salicylic acid · 69-72-7 · 200-712-3 · 0,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in oral products.”
Annex V entry 3 (l1-restriction) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Annex V entry 3: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation.”
Annex V entry 3 (l2-cond) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age”
Annex III entry 98 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Label required. In force, start date unknown.
“Not to be used for children under 3 years of age”
Annex V entry 3 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) Show 4 more rules for this market
For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 3 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
Annex III entry 98 (v1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 2 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
Annex III entry 98 (v2) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Hair care and colour and Deodorants and antiperspirants: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
The concentration cell lists several limits (3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%); this rule carries 0.5 %. Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.
“3,0 % 2,0 % 0.5%”
Annex III entry 98 (v3) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: Salicylic acid and its salts · Salicylic acid · 69-72-7 · 200-712-3 · 0,5 % (acid)
Annex V entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Hair care and colour: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 2 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
The limit cell lists several limits for different products (살리실릭애씨드 및 그 ?인체세정용 ?영유아용 염류 제품류에 제품류 씨드 살리실릭애 또는 만 씨드로서 13세 2% 이하 레이트 ?사용 후 어린이가 씻어내는 사용할 수 두발용 있음을 리실레이트 제품류에 특정하여 살리실릭애 표시하는 씨드로서 제품에는 살리실레이 3% 사용금지 트 (다만, 샴푸는 제외) 레이트 ?기능성화 장품의 유효성분 실레이트 으로 사용하는 경우); this rule carries 2%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 3 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
The limit cell lists several limits for different products (살리실릭애씨드 및 그 ?인체세정용 ?영유아용 염류 제품류에 제품류 씨드 살리실릭애 또는 만 씨드로서 13세 2% 이하 레이트 ?사용 후 어린이가 씻어내는 사용할 수 두발용 있음을 리실레이트 제품류에 특정하여 살리실릭애 표시하는 씨드로서 제품에는 살리실레이 3% 사용금지 트 (다만, 샴푸는 제외) 레이트 ?기능성화 장품의 유효성분 실레이트 으로 사용하는 경우); this rule carries 3%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 · ?인체세정용 · ?영유아용 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭애
Schedule 2 기 타 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 살리실릭애 · 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)Show 1 more rule for this market
For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.5 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 살리실릭애씨드 및 · 살리실릭애씨드 · 영유아용 제품류 · 69-72-7 · 살리실릭
Schedule 2 보존제 성분 살리실릭애씨드 및 그 염류 · 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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