Cosmetic Ingredients Banned or Restricted Globally

Cosmetic ingredient regulatory frameworks vary across jurisdictions: the EU uses a positive-list approach via Regulation 1223/2009 Annexes II through VI, the US FDA relies on a short list of prohibited substances at 21 CFR 700.11, Canada maintains a Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, Japan applies its MHLW standards for cosmetics, Korea publishes MFDS prohibited and restricted lists, ASEAN operates a harmonized cosmetic directive, and Australia regulates through the Poisons Standard (SUSMP) and Therapeutic Goods Act. An ingredient flagged in multiple jurisdictions represents a stronger consensus on safety concern than a single-jurisdiction flag. This cluster lists cosmetic ingredients restricted in 2 or more jurisdictions, sorted by jurisdiction count.