DIRECT RED 80

BannedCAS 2610-10-818 regulations across 16 markets

DIRECT RED 80 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 2610-10-8. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
25188-41-4, 2610-10-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea3
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 #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
2610-10-8/25188-41-4

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT RED 80 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M114
Chemical name
Direct Red 80

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M270
Chemical name
7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo-2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid
CAS
2610-10-8

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M679
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-
CAS
2610-10-8

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #599
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts 不得使用於染髮用途化粧品
CAS
2610-10-8/ 25188-41-4

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4- hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo] phenyl]azo]- and its salts
CAS
2610-10- 8/25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1270
Chemical name
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts
CAS
2610-10-8 / 25188-41-4
Product type
hair dye products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT RED 80 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIRECT RED 80 banned in any country?

Yes, DIRECT RED 80 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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 DIRECT RED 80 in cosmetics?

DIRECT RED 80 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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 DIRECT RED 80 in cosmetics?

DIRECT RED 80 is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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.