CI 16035

RestrictedCAS 25956-17-635 regulations across 21 markets

CI 16035 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as RED 40 LAKE, CAS 25956-17-6. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

Common names
RED 40 LAKE, Red No. 40
CAS Number
25956-17-6, 68583-95-9
INCI variants
RED 40

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate ; (CI 16035)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0,4 %
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Max: 0,4 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
16035

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 16035 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1237
Chemical name
Allura Red AC, FD&C Red No. 40, CI 16035
CAS
25956-17-6

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #32
Chemical name
CI 16035
Product type
Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4- sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2- sulphonate / CI 16035) Curry Red
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16035
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16035

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #191
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17)
CAS
25956-17-6
Max concentration
0.4%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #32
Chemical name
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
CAS
25956-17-6
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
Color Index
CI 16035

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #32
Chemical name
Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(2-метокси-4-сульфонато-m-толил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
(E129)
Color Index
16035

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 32)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #32
Chemical name
Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(2-метокси-4-сульфонато-m-толил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
(E129)
Color Index
16035

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 32)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #32
Chemical name
Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(2-метокси-4-сульфонато-m-толил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
(E129)
Color Index
16035

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 32)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #32
Chemical name
Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(2-метокси-4-сульфонато-m-толил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
(E129)
Color Index
16035

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 32)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #32
Chemical name
Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(2-метокси-4-сульфонато-m-толил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
Other conditions
(E129)
Color Index
16035

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 32)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 16035 banned in any country?

CI 16035 is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on CI 16035 in cosmetics?

CI 16035 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, 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 16035 in cosmetics?

CI 16035 is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, 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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