CI 77489 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

CI 77489

Iron Oxides

Safety grade: A

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 in cosmetics to provide brown, red, or earth-tone shades to products like foundations, powders, and eyeshadows.

Graded using: COSING.

• EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026