DIRECT VIOLET 48

BannedCAS 37279-54-217 regulations across 16 markets

DIRECT VIOLET 48 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 37279-54-2. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
37279-54-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea2
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 #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(μ-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate(2-) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
37279-54-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT VIOLET 48 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M309
Chemical name
(Micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M450
Chemical name
Direct Violet 48

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #597
Chemical name
(μ-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate(2-) and its salts 不得使用於染髮用途化粧品
CAS
37279-54-2

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N- methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2- sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1268
Chemical name
(micro-((7,7'-Iminobis(4-hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonato))(6-)))dicuprate and its salts
CAS
37279-54-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT VIOLET 48 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIRECT VIOLET 48 banned in any country?

Yes, DIRECT VIOLET 48 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 VIOLET 48 in cosmetics?

DIRECT VIOLET 48 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 VIOLET 48 in cosmetics?

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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.