CI 16185

BannedCAS 915-67-329 regulations across 21 markets

CI 16185 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 915-67-3. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 915-67-3, 642-59-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2

United Kingdom2

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore1

Malaysia1

Thailand1

Indonesia1

Vietnam1

Philippines1

UAE2

Saudi Arabia2

Qatar2

Oman2

Kuwait2

Bahrain2

Russia1

Belarus1

Kazakhstan1

Armenia1

Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4′-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS: 915-67-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 16185 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1437

Chemical name: Amaranth, Aka2, Acid Red 27 Aluminum Lake, FOOD RED 9, CI 16185
Conditions of use: * 배합한도 : 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에 사용할 수 없음

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #33

Chemical name: CI 16185
Product type: Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Conditions of use: Using in hair dye products is forbidden.
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16185

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 16185

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1350

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (Acid Red 27; CI 16185)
Product type: hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #33

Chemical name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
CAS: 642-59-1; 915-67-3
Conditions of use: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 123)
Color Index: CI 16185

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

EAEU5 regulations

RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #33

Chemical name: Тринатрий 3-гидрокси-4-[(4'-сульфонатонафтил)азо]нафталин2,7-дисульфонат Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-Sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: (E123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 33)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #33

Chemical name: Тринатрий 3-гидрокси-4-[(4'-сульфонатонафтил)азо]нафталин2,7-дисульфонат Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-Sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: (E123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 33)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #33

Chemical name: Тринатрий 3-гидрокси-4-[(4'-сульфонатонафтил)азо]нафталин2,7-дисульфонат Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-Sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: (E123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 33)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #33

Chemical name: Тринатрий 3-гидрокси-4-[(4'-сульфонатонафтил)азо]нафталин2,7-дисульфонат Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-Sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: (E123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 33)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #33

Chemical name: Тринатрий 3-гидрокси-4-[(4'-сульфонатонафтил)азо]нафталин2,7-дисульфонат Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-Sulphonatonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
Other conditions: (E123)
Color Index: 16185

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 33)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 16185 banned in any country?

Yes, CI 16185 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on CI 16185 in cosmetics?

CI 16185 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 16185 in cosmetics?

CI 16185 is regulated in 21 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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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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.