LACTOFLAVIN

RestrictedCAS 83-88-511 regulations across 11 markets

LACTOFLAVIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 83-88-5. It is regulated in 11 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
83-88-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
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 #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 101)
Color Index
Lactoflavin

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628
Chemical name
LACTOFLAVIN
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1073
Chemical name
Lactoflavin

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #144
Chemical name
Lactoflavin
Product type
Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Color Index
Lactoflavin

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #145
Chemical name
Riboflavin
CAS
83-88-5
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E101)
Color Index
LACTOFLAVIN / RIBOFLAVIN

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LACTOFLAVIN banned in any country?

LACTOFLAVIN 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 LACTOFLAVIN in cosmetics?

LACTOFLAVIN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, 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 LACTOFLAVIN in cosmetics?

LACTOFLAVIN is regulated in 11 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, 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.