HC RED NO. 7

Frequently asked questions

• Is HC RED NO. 7 safe in cosmetics?

  HC RED NO. 7 is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.

• In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is HC RED NO. 7 listed?

  HC RED NO. 7 is listed under reference Annex III/251 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 HC RED NO. 7 perform in cosmetics?

  According to the European Commission's CosIng database, HC RED NO. 7 performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING. 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 HC RED NO. 7?

  Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking HC RED NO. 7 to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.