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Ingredients/Benzyl cyanide,
Benzyl cyanide,CAS 140-29-4
EU CosIng II — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedHealth Canada — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in cosmetics?
Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in EU CosIng, ASEAN, Health Canada, China NMPA, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
- CAS
- 140-29-4
- INCI
- Benzyl cyanide,
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-12
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| 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
Benzyl cyanide, has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, 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 Benzyl cyanide, yet.
Common questions
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in Health Canada?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in cosmetics under Health Canada.
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in China NMPA?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in UK OPSS?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is Benzyl cyanide, restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- Benzyl cyanide, is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for Benzyl cyanide,?
- The CAS number for Benzyl cyanide, is 140-29-4.
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