GOLD

RestrictedCAS 7440-57-59 regulations across 9 markets

GOLD is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 7440-57-5. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
7440-57-5
Color Index
CI 77480

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
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 175)
Color Index
77480

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_77480
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 77480

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

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

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #133
Chemical name
Gold
CAS
7440-57-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E175)
Color Index
CI 77480

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOLD banned in any country?

GOLD 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 GOLD in cosmetics?

GOLD 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 GOLD in cosmetics?

GOLD 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.