Regulatory data is for reference only. Always verify with the official regulator before making formulation decisions. Last refreshed: 10/12/2026.
Ingredients/Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
Benzimidazol-2(3H)-oneCAS 615-16-7
EU CosIng II — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedHealth Canada — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in cosmetics?
Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one 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
- 615-16-7
- INCI
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
- 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
Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one 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 Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one yet.
Common questions
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in Health Canada?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited in cosmetics under Health Canada.
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in China NMPA?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in UK OPSS?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one?
- The CAS number for Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one is 615-16-7.
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