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Ingredients/Azobenzene
AzobenzeneCAS 103-33-3
EU CosIng II — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is Azobenzene restricted in cosmetics?
Azobenzene is prohibited in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
- CAS
- 103-33-3
- INCI
- Azobenzene
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-12
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| China NMPA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
| UK OPSS | prohibited | — | Source: legislation.gov.uk retained EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex Ii | 10/5/2026 |
| Brazil ANVISA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
What this means
Azobenzene has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS, Brazil ANVISA. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Recent regulatory changes
No recorded regulatory changes for Azobenzene yet.
Common questions
- Is Azobenzene restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Azobenzene is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Azobenzene restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Azobenzene is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is Azobenzene restricted in China NMPA?
- Azobenzene is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is Azobenzene restricted in UK OPSS?
- Azobenzene is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is Azobenzene restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- Azobenzene is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for Azobenzene?
- The CAS number for Azobenzene is 103-33-3.
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