Yes, but regulatory rules differ. In the EU (EC 1223/2009), salicylic acid is permitted up to 2% in rinse-off cosmetics without a drug classification, but the product cannot carry acne drug claims. In Canada, salicylic acid above 0.5% triggers a Natural Health Product or drug classification requiring a product license. Your cosmetic chemist or regulatory consultant should review claims and labeling for each market.
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