Fragrance & antibacterials
Triclocarban
Restricted in European Union and United Kingdom; its status in Nigeria is not confirmed.
Why it matters
Concerns that it may disrupt hormones (endocrine disruption); it can carry toxic chloroaniline-type impurities.
What to look for on the label
Triclocarban.
Country by country
Around the worldRestricted in European Union and United Kingdom; its status in Nigeria is not confirmed.
Why: Concerns that it may disrupt hormones (endocrine disruption); it can carry toxic chloroaniline-type impurities.
| Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | not confirmed |
| European Union | restrictedMax 0.2%; not in mouthwash; not in toothpaste for under-6s; purity limits (Reg 2024/996). |
| United Kingdom | restrictedAnnex V/23: max 0.2%; impurities under 1 ppm. |
| United States | no specific ruleNot on FDA prohibited/restricted cosmetic ingredients list. |
| Canada | not confirmed |
Sources: EU Reg 2024/996 (Publications Office) · legislation.gov.uk UK Annex V (revised) · FDA Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients. Checked 2026-10-19; rules change, so check the regulator before relying on it.
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