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.

Zinc oxide

EC / List no: 215-222-5 CAS no: 1314-13-2
Ref No.
144
Substance Identification Colour Index (CI) Number
77947
Colour
White
Conditions Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products
Restriction(s)
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation
Function(s)
Colorant
Notes
For use as a UV-filter, see Annex VI, No 30 and No 30a