Regulatory data is for reference only. Always verify with the official regulator before making formulation decisions. Last refreshed: 10/14/2026.
Ingredients/Dioxane
DioxaneCAS 123-91-1
EU CosIng II — prohibitedECHA SVHC — candidateFDA — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedHealth Canada — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is Dioxane restricted in cosmetics?
Dioxane is prohibited in EU CosIng, FDA, ASEAN, Health Canada, China NMPA, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
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- Dioxane
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-14
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| ECHA SVHC | candidate | 2013-12-16 | Carcinogen (Cat 2) | 12/16/2013 |
| FDA | prohibited | — | Not intentionally added; FDA has established safe level guidance. Levels above ~10 ppm in rinse-off products are of concern. | — |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| Health Canada | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
| 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
Dioxane has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ECHA SVHC, FDA, ASEAN, Health Canada, 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 Dioxane yet.
Common questions
- Is Dioxane restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Dioxane is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Dioxane on the ECHA SVHC candidate list?
- Dioxane is listed on the ECHA SVHC candidate list since 2013-12-16.
- Is Dioxane restricted by the FDA in the US?
- Dioxane is on the FDA's prohibited substances list for cosmetics.
- Is Dioxane restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Dioxane is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is Dioxane restricted in Health Canada?
- Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetics under Health Canada.
- Is Dioxane restricted in China NMPA?
- Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is Dioxane restricted in UK OPSS?
- Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is Dioxane restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- Dioxane is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for Dioxane?
- The CAS number for Dioxane is 123-91-1.
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