COCHINEAL

RestrictedCAS 1343-78-815 regulations across 9 markets

COCHINEAL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 1343-78-8. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1260-17-9, 1343-78-8, 1390-65-4
Color Index
CI 75470

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
75470

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_75470
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 75470

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for COCHINEAL in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for COCHINEAL in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex Halal Restriction
Chemical name
Carmine (Cochineal) (COCHINEAL)
CAS
1390-65-4
Conditions of use
Some Halal certifiers consider insect-derived ingredients impermissible. Verify with specific GCC country requirements.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 + Halal Requirements

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #115
Chemical name
Carmines
CAS
1260-17-9; 1343-78-8; -
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)
Color Index
CI 75470

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for COCHINEAL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COCHINEAL banned in any country?

COCHINEAL 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 COCHINEAL in cosmetics?

COCHINEAL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use COCHINEAL in cosmetics?

COCHINEAL is regulated in 9 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.