PONCEAU SX

BannedCAS 4548-53-217 regulations across 9 markets

PONCEAU SX is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 4548-53-2. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
4548-53-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceau SX; CI 14700) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
4548-53-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
Color Index
14700

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PONCEAU SX in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1433
Chemical name
Ponceau SX, FD&C Red No. 4, Red 4 Lake, Aka504, FOOD RED 1, CI 14700
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 눈 주위 및 입술에 사용할 수 없음

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

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

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1341
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate (Ponceaux SX; CI 14700)
CAS
4548-53-2
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #18
Chemical name
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5- sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4- hydroxynaphthalene-1- sulphonate
CAS
4548-53-2
Color Index
CI 14700

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PONCEAU SX banned in any country?

Yes, PONCEAU SX is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on PONCEAU SX in cosmetics?

PONCEAU SX is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, 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 PONCEAU SX in cosmetics?

PONCEAU SX is regulated in 9 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, 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.