CI 14700

BannedCAS 4548-53-220 regulations across 14 markets

CI 14700 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as Red No. 4, CAS 4548-53-2. It is regulated in 14 markets including Armenia, Brazil, Belarus.

Also Known As

Common names
Red No. 4, RED 4 LAKE
CAS Number
4548-53-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Oman
Kuwait
Bahrain
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_14700
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #18
Chemical name
CI 14700
Product type
Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX / CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #14700
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCCNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 14700 in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #18
Chemical name
Динатрий 3-[(2,4-диметил-5-сульфонатофенил)азо]-4-гидроксинафталин-1-сульфонат Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 18)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #18
Chemical name
Динатрий 3-[(2,4-диметил-5-сульфонатофенил)азо]-4-гидроксинафталин-1-сульфонат Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 18)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #18
Chemical name
Динатрий 3-[(2,4-диметил-5-сульфонатофенил)азо]-4-гидроксинафталин-1-сульфонат Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 18)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #18
Chemical name
Динатрий 3-[(2,4-диметил-5-сульфонатофенил)азо]-4-гидроксинафталин-1-сульфонат Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 18)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #18
Chemical name
Динатрий 3-[(2,4-диметил-5-сульфонатофенил)азо]-4-гидроксинафталин-1-сульфонат Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 18)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 14700 banned in any country?

Yes, CI 14700 is banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on CI 14700 in cosmetics?

CI 14700 is restricted or has conditions of use in Armenia, Brazil, Belarus, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use CI 14700 in cosmetics?

CI 14700 is regulated in 14 markets. It is banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Armenia, Brazil, Belarus, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, 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.