zinc pyrithione

CAS
13463-41-7
CosIng ID
38974
Functions
Antimicrobial, Antidandruff, Anti-Seborrheic, Anti-Sebum, Hair Conditioning, Preservative

Regions

MarketStatusLimitRuleSource
European UnionRestricted≤ 1%Annex III ≤1.0% hair/scalp; prohibited leave-onSource
United StatesRestricted≤ 1%FDA OTC anti-dandruff monograph ≤1.0%Source
South KoreaRestricted≤ 1%MFDS ≤1.0% (anti-dandruff, rinse-off only)Source
JapanRestricted≤ 0.5%MHLW positive list (anti-dandruff) ≤0.5%Source
ChinaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics.
United KingdomBannedAnnex II entry 1669, CAS 13463-41-7/EC 236-671-3, inserted by SI 2022/659 (also removed from Annex III restricted-use and Annex V preservative lists)Source
CanadaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Health Canada — Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
AustraliaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA.
IndiaRestricted≤ 1%IS 4707 (Part 2) Annex C entry 7: rinse-off products only, max 1.0% in hair products / 0.5% in other products; not permitted in oral-hygiene productsSource
BrazilNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ANVISA — RDC resolutions.
MexicoNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with COFEPRIS.
ASEANRestricted≤ 2%ACD Annex III Part 1, Ref. No 101 — max 0.1% leave-on hair products, 2.0% rinse-off hair products. 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 SephoraNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Sephora clean-seal ingredient criteria.
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 complianceNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Amazon restricted-products / clean criteria.
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 ListNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart made-without-list substances.
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 listNo 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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