Brazil Proposes 142 Additions to the Cosmetic Restricted Ingredients List

On July 1, 2026, Brazil announced the launch of a public consultation on updates to the cosmetic restricted ingredients list, with the consultation period set to run from July 8 to September 8, 2026.¹

The restricted ingredients list currently in force was established under Resolution RDC No. 1029/2026. Compared with the existing list, the draft proposes to add 142 ingredients. The final regulation will enter into force upon publication, with a 24-month transition period for cosmetic products already registered or notified with the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) that contain substances not compliant with the applicable restrictions.

Below is an excerpt of the proposed new additions to the restricted ingredients list:

Ref. No.	Chemical Name	INCI Name	CAS No.	Application Scope	Maximum Concentration	Others
290	2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol and its salts	2-Hydroxyethylamino-5-nitroanisole	66095-81-6	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	0.2%	— Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers
310	4-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]phenol	HC Orange No. 1	54381-08-7	Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products	1%	/
361	Hydrolyzed wheat protein	Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein	94350-06-8 / 222400-28-4 / 70084-87-6 / 100209-50-5	/	/	Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3.5 kDa
377	2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol	Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)	128-37-0	a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products	a) 0.001% b) 0.1% c) 0.8%	/
382	Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone	Genistein	446-72-0	/	0.007%	/
384	5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyrane-4-one	Kojic Acid	501-30-4	Face and hand products	1%	/

Brazil Proposes 142 Additions to the Cosmetic Restricted Ingredients List

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