BASIC ORANGE 1

BannedCAS 4438-16-817 regulations across 17 markets

BASIC ORANGE 1 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 4438-16-8. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
4438-16-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
4438-16-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1294
Chemical name
4-metil-6-(fenilazo)-1,3-benzenodiamina e seus sais, quando usado como substância que entra na composição de corantes capilares
CAS
4438-16-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M849
Chemical name
Basic Orange 1

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #623
Chemical name
1,3 -Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts不得使用於染髮用途化粧品
CAS
4438-16-8

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1294
Chemical name
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts
CAS
4438-16-8
Product type
hair dye products

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BASIC ORANGE 1 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BASIC ORANGE 1 banned in any country?

Yes, BASIC ORANGE 1 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on BASIC ORANGE 1 in cosmetics?

BASIC ORANGE 1 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use BASIC ORANGE 1 in cosmetics?

BASIC ORANGE 1 is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.