ALUMINUM LACCATE
ALUMINUM LACCATE must not be used as a substance in hair dye products in the EU — Annex II, entry 1279 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's 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
What entry II/1279 of the Regulation says
Laccaic acid (CI Natural Red 25) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
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.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is ALUMINUM LACCATE safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does ALUMINUM LACCATE fall?
ALUMINUM LACCATE falls under reference II/1279 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. 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.