Tartrazine
Tartrazine
CI 19140, known as yellow dye, is a synthetic colorant used in cosmetics. It fulfills two roles in formulations: it colors products yellow and contributes to their olfactory profile as a fragrance ingredient.
PerfumingColorantSubject to controversy
EU nomenclature
Food additive
E102Colour
- Azo dye : mandatory label “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”.
E number assigned in the European nomenclature of food additives (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008).
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Colorant — Adds colour to the product or to the application.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
Products
Products containing it
SioouTatouage Temporaire Oeil, X5
BototEau De Bouche, 150ml
GuapaThé Vert Shampoing Douche 2-en-1, 200ml
I LOVE2025 I Love Bubble 8x50g
He-ShiGold Foaming Mousse Autobronzant, 150ml
MÊMEFeutre Pour Les Sourcils
Roger&GalletJean-Marie Farina 3 Savons Parfumés, 3X100G
Roger&GalletJean-Marie Farina Savon Parfumé, 100G
Mkl Green NatureSavon Liquide De Marseille Surgras Rose, 300ml
BeauterraGel Douche Surgras Aloe Vera, 1L
Bell Ânesse en ProvenceGommage Sucre Monoï, 300G
Mkl Green NatureSavon Liquide De Marseille Surgras Monoï, 300ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
211
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Lips · Eyes · Shower gels & soaps · Nails · Makeup |
| Most frequent brands | Eye Care · Mkl Green Nature · Cavaillès · Beauterra · Roger&Gallet |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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