| Market | Status | Limit | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Restricted | ≤ 0.2% | Annex V (formaldehyde releaser, ≤0.2%) | Source |
| United States | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with FDA — FD&C Act + MoCRA. | |||
| South Korea | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MFDS — Cosmetics Act ingredient standards. | |||
| Japan | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MHLW — Standards for Cosmetics. | |||
| China | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics. | |||
| United Kingdom | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OPSS — UK Cosmetics Regulation. | |||
| Canada | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Health Canada — Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. | |||
| Australia | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA. | |||
| India | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CDSCO / BIS — IS 4707. | |||
| Brazil | Banned | — | Formaldehyde-releasing preservative on the Annex (prohibited substances) of RDC no. 529/2021; effective Aug 11, 2024 with a 36-month adaptation period, revision aligned with EU CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 hazard classification. | Source |
| Mexico | Restricted | ≤ 0.2% | Artículo SEGUNDO — preservative, max 0.20% expressed as free formaldehyde, all product types | Source |
| ASEAN | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive — Annexes. | |||
| California (US) | Banned | — | Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980(a) — formaldehyde-releaser; CAS 51229-78-8 | Source |
| Washington State (US) | Banned | — | WAC 173-339-110 item 4, CAS 4080-31-3 / 51229-78-8 — intentionally added formaldehyde releaser, effective 2027-01-01 | Source |
| Retailer | Status | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean at Sephora | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Sephora clean-seal ingredient criteria. | ||
| Conscious Beauty at Ulta | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Ulta Beauty made-without list. | ||
| Target Clean | Banned | Formaldehyde releaser — prohibited | Source |
| Amazon listing compliance | Banned | Formaldehyde releaser — prohibited under Amazon Aware | Source |
| Credo Clean Standard | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with The Credo Clean Standard dirty list. | ||
| Whole Foods Body Care | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market body-care quality standards. | ||
| Whole Foods Premium Body Care | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market premium body-care standards. | ||
| Walmart Sustainable Chemistry | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart sustainable chemistry commitment. | ||
| Walmart Made Without List | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart made-without-list substances. | ||
| CVS store-brand chemicals policy | Banned | Formaldehyde donor, restricted (CAS 4080-31-3) — verified in source | Source |
| Costco vendor compliance | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Costco wholesale vendor requirements. | ||
| Douglas clean criteria | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Douglas (EU) clean beauty criteria. | ||
| The Detox Market banned list | No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with The Detox Market banned-ingredient list. | ||
2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.
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