What is ANVISA and why does it matter for cosmetic sellers?
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) is responsible for regulating cosmetics in Brazil. Every beauty product sold in the country must comply with ANVISA regulations, especially RDC 665/2022.
ANVISA banned ingredients list for 2025
ANVISA maintains an updated list of ingredients that are strictly prohibited in cosmetics. These include:
- Hydroquinone - Banned at concentrations above 2% in whitening products
- Mercury and its compounds - Completely banned in cosmetics
- Formaldehyde - Allowed only in straightening treatments with limited concentration
- Lead and its compounds - Prohibited in lip and eye products
- Triclosan - Restricted in personal hygiene products
Restricted ingredients requiring special attention
In addition to banned substances, there are restricted ingredients that can only be used at specific concentrations:
- Salicylic acid (maximum 2% in leave-on products)
- Benzoyl peroxide (maximum 5% in anti-acne products)
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (allowed in sunscreens)
How to check if your product is compliant
Use CosmetCheck to analyze your ingredients in seconds. Our system automatically checks:
- ANVISA banned ingredients
- Permitted concentrations for restricted ingredients
- Required labeling
- Permitted and prohibited claims
Next steps
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