ALUMINUM LACCATE
ALUMINUM LACCATE is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1279 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Aluminum Laccate is the aluminum salt of Laccaic Acid
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1279
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is ALUMINUM LACCATE safe in cosmetics?
ALUMINUM LACCATE is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is ALUMINUM LACCATE listed?
ALUMINUM LACCATE is listed under reference II/1279 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does ALUMINUM LACCATE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, ALUMINUM LACCATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: COLORANT. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning ALUMINUM LACCATE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking ALUMINUM LACCATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.