cosmetics-colorant

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex IV - Allowed Colorants

EU. Allowed Colorants: Annex IV, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as corrected by Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/850, 17 June 2021

This list contains coloring agents allowed for use in cosmetic products marketed in the European Union. The list indicates the approved fields for application, including whether or not the colorant is permitted for use in products applied near the eye or on mucous membranes, or in products intended to come in contact with the skin.

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Last updated 24 April 2024. Database contains 309 unique substances/entries.
Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Ref No. Substance Identification Conditions  
Colour index (CI) Number Colour Product type, body parts Restriction(s)
3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-dinitrospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one
246-308-0
24545-86-6
77
45396
Orange
Lip products
Only in free acid form, when used in lip products
 Details
3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-dinitrospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one
246-308-0
24545-86-6
77
45396
Orange
All cosmetic products except lip products
Details

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