CI 18820 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CI 18820

Safety grade: A

This colorant is permitted in EU cosmetics but restricted to certain product types or conditions of use under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must meet these conditions.

This colorant is added to cosmetic products to impart red, purple, or pink hues to the product and provide visual appeal to makeup, nail polish, and other colored formulations.

Graded using: COSING.

EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026

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