Limitations for Use of Commonly-Used Colours in Cosmetic Products

Colours which are only permitted for rinse-off products

CI 12700, CI 21108, CI 40215, CI 42080, CI 45100, CI 51319, CI 61585,
CI 62045, CI 73915, CI 74180

Colours which are not permitted for use on mucous membranes

CI 10020, CI 11680, CI 11710, CI 18050, CI 26100, CI 42045, CI 42510,
CI 47000, CI 50420, CI 59040, CI 60730

Colours with specified limits

CI 12085 Up to 3%, CI 15630 Up to 3%, CI 45430 Up to 1%

Colours with food purity requirements (E number)

CI 15985 E110

CI 16035 E129

CI 16255 E124

CI 19140 E102

CI 28440 E151

CI 42051 E131

CI 42090 E133

CI 45430 E127

CI 47005 E104

CI 73015 E132

CI 75120 E160b

CI 75470 E120

CI 75810 E141

CI 77000 E173

CI 77480 E175

CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides) E172

CI 77820 E174

CI 77891 E171

Geraldine Garrs is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, CTPA, British Toxicology Society and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. Geraldine is an independent Cosmetic Safety Assessor and Chartered Chemist with over nine years of experience helping more than 700 brands ensure their cosmetic products are safe and compliant. She specialises in preparing Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) for UK and EU. Geraldine is passionate about supporting small cosmetic businesses and simplifying complex regulations. Learn more at www.generalcosmeticsafety.co.uk

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Qualifications: CChem (Royal Society of Chemistry). MSc (Distinction), University of Strathclyde, BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Nottingham and Certificate – Safety Assessment of Cosmetics in the EU, Vrije University Brussels