CAPTAN
CAPTAN
Is CAPTAN safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex II: banned for use in cosmetics.
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex II · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, entry 370: prohibited in cosmetics.
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Not enough data · CIR report 144 conclusion
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited
Is CAPTAN classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Cancer classification under review: the check against the IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65 lists is not finished.
How is CAPTAN regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Sources (3)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.