CI 17200 is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
CI 17200
Safety grade: C
This colorant is approved for use in EU cosmetics under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, subject to standard purity criteria.
This ingredient is used as a colorant to give cosmetic products their red or purple hues for visual appeal and product identification.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- EU COSING — Permitted
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Safer alternatives to CI 17200
- CI 14700 — Grade A. Red azo dye colorant; functionally equivalent red shade for cosmetic use.