Phenolphthalein is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on Health Canada Hotlist regulatory data. It is restricted under Health Canada (Prohibited).

Phenolphthalein

Safety grade: F

This is a pharmaceutical drug that is prohibited in cosmetic products. It has been banned from cosmetics by the EU because it is a medicinal substance that requires medical supervision. If you found this ingredient in a product, it may be a pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, or a product manufactured in a market where the line between drugs and cosmetics differs (e.g. India, China, Korea). It would not be permitted for sale as a cosmetic in the EU, UK, or US.

Graded using: Health Canada Hotlist.

• Health Canada — Prohibited

Last verified: June 7, 2026