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Hc Red No. 1
Hc Red No. 1
Banned
HC Red No. 1 is a cosmetic hair dye, not a food ingredient.
Found in
155 products
What it is
HC Red No. 1 (4-amino-2-nitrodiphenylamine), a semi-permanent hair dye colorant.
Not a food ingredient — used in hair dye/cosmetic formulations.
Why it's flagged
- mutagenicity
- not approved for food use anywhere
- prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
What regulators actually say
"HC Red No. 1 cannot be considered safe for use as a non-oxidative hair dye ingredient."
"Annex II — List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not authorized as a food color additive
European Union — EFSA
Not a food additive; banned in EU cosmetics under Reg. 1223/2009 Annex II
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