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Ingredients/Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene)
Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene)CAS 50-32-8
EU CosIng II — prohibitedECHA SVHC — candidateASEAN II — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedJapan MHLW — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in cosmetics?
Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, Japan MHLW, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
- CAS
- 50-32-8
- INCI
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene)
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-12
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| ECHA SVHC | candidate | 2013-12-16 | Carcinogen (Cat 1B) | 12/16/2013 |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| China NMPA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
| Japan MHLW | prohibited | — | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon; carcinogen; prohibited | 4/1/2001 |
| 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
Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ECHA SVHC, ASEAN, China NMPA, Japan MHLW, UK OPSS, Brazil ANVISA. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Recent regulatory changes
No recorded regulatory changes for Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) yet.
Common questions
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) on the ECHA SVHC candidate list?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is listed on the ECHA SVHC candidate list since 2013-12-16.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in China NMPA?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in Japan MHLW?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in cosmetics under Japan MHLW.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in UK OPSS?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene)?
- The CAS number for Benzo[def]chrysene; (benzo[a]pyrene) is 50-32-8.
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