resorcinol

CAS
108-46-3
CosIng ID
79461
Functions
Antioxidant, Denaturant, Hair Dyeing, Perfuming

Regions

MarketStatusLimitRuleSource
European UnionRestricted≤ 0.5%Annex III (hair dye/anti-dandruff ≤0.5% in rinse-off)Source
United StatesRestricted≤ 3%FDA OTC anti-dandruff monograph ≤3%Source
South KoreaRestricted≤ 0.5%MFDS ≤0.5% (hair products only)Source
JapanNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MHLW — Standards for Cosmetics.
ChinaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics.
United KingdomNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OPSS — UK Cosmetics Regulation.
CanadaRestricted≤ 0%Hotlist Part II (Restricted) entry, CAS 108-46-3 — not permitted in cosmetics intended for use on the skin (i.e. leave-on skin contact); permitted only in specific oxidative hair-dye uses under the "Coal tar dye" entry conditions.Source
AustraliaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA.
IndiaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CDSCO / BIS — IS 4707.
BrazilRestrictedRegulated with a maximum-concentration limit under Annex I (restricted substances) of RDC no. 530/2021, now updated/replaced by RDC no. 1.029/2026; exact numeric % ceiling not independently confirmed in this pass.Source
MexicoRestricted≤ 5%Artículo SEGUNDO — only in hair dyes, max 5.00%Source
ASEANRestricted≤ 1.25%ACD Annex III Part 1, Ref. No 22 — max 1.25% applied to hair in oxidative hair-dye, 0.5% hair lotions/shampoos; not for eyelash/eyebrow dyeing. Verified verbatim.Source
California (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OEHHA Prop 65 · AB-2771 (PFAS).
Washington State (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047).

Retailer standards

RetailerStatusNoteSource
Clean at SephoraBannedProhibited under Sephora CleanSource
Conscious Beauty at UltaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Ulta Beauty made-without list.
Target CleanNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Target Clean icon ingredient criteria.
Amazon listing complianceBannedProhibited under Amazon AwareSource
Credo Clean StandardNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with The Credo Clean Standard dirty list.
Whole Foods Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market body-care quality standards.
Whole Foods Premium Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market premium body-care standards.
Walmart Sustainable ChemistryNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart sustainable chemistry commitment.
Walmart Made Without ListBannedOn Walmart's Made Without List for Beauty (main list, January 2023), published as "Resorcinol" (CAS 108-46-3); matched to the INCI name "resorcinol" via the CosIng CAS index. Products carrying the Clean Beauty at Walmart badge are formulated without it.Source
CVS store-brand chemicals policyNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CVS Health chemicals of concern policy.
Costco vendor complianceNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Costco wholesale vendor requirements.
Douglas clean criteriaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Douglas (EU) clean beauty criteria.
The Detox Market banned listBannedOn The Detox Market's published banned-ingredients list. Stated concern: Organ Toxicity/Irritation, Endocrine Disruption. Products stocked by The Detox Market are formulated without it.Source

2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.

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