# The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2003, Schedule 5: LIST OF COLOURING AGENTS WHICH COSMETIC PRODUCTS MUST NOT CONTAIN EXCEPT COLOURING AGENTS INTENDED SOLELY TO COLOUR HAIR AND EXCEPT SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS


In this Schedule the colouring agents referred to in regulation 5(2)(d) are—
(i) those identified in column 1 either by name or by colour index number (the colour index numbers being those specified in the third edition of The Colour Index published in 1971 by the Society of Dyers and Colourists);
(ii) lakes or salts of these colouring agents which do not use substances prohibited under Schedule 3.
In the case of colouring agents identified by the addition of (*) to the name or colour index number, the insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of these colouring agents shall also be permitted. They must pass the test for insolubility which will be determined by the procedure laid down in Article 8 of the Directive.
Colouring agents whose number is preceded by the letter “E” in accordance with the EEC Directive of 23rd October 1962 on the approximation of the rules of member States concerning foodstuffs and colouring matter, as amended, adapted and replaced in part must fulfil the purity requirements laid down in those Directives.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/835/schedule/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cosmetic-products-safety-regulations-2003/schedule-5
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