Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
FD&C green no. 3
Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053) when used as a substance in hair dye products is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
This score describes the ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of any product it appears in. Ingredients we have no hazard signal for are labelled “Not assessed” rather than scored.
Concern score 100/100 (critical) · high confidence.
Regional restrictions
- EU — banned · Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
Where it appears
Prevalence of FD&C green no. 3 in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
67
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesMedical/dentalPersonal care
Typical roles
ColorantDyeFragrance
Found in these products
dentalux
dentalux LIDL
CriticalDentífrico infantil +6 años
Deliplus
Criticalgillrye
Procter & gamble as
CriticalAloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Instituto Español
CriticalWild Watermelon Rinse
Act
CriticalSilk Hydration Aftersun
Hawaiian Tropic
CriticalGillette Barbergel Fusion Sensitiv Skin 200ml
Procter & gamble as
CriticalSaunf Mouthwash
Himalaya
CriticalDeodorant
Unilever, Degree
CriticalDeodorant Cool Impact
Degree Men's
CriticalCien gel de ducha aloe vera
Cien
CriticalOptims
Palmolive
CriticalFlourigard fluoride rinse
CriticalDeodorant Intense Sport
Degree Men's
CriticalDeodorant Clean Comfort
Dove men care
CriticalDeodorant Arctic Edge
Men Degree
CriticalDeodorant Cool Rush
Degree Men's
CriticalPâte coiffante fini mat
Bed head, Tigi
CriticalJapanese cherry blossom
Criticalhempz
CriticalBreath Drops - Long Lasting Peppermint
Crest
CriticalListerine Cool Mint Milder Taste 1000ml
JNTL CONSUMER HEALTH NORWAY AS
Criticallisterine
CriticalFresh Mint XXL-Format
Listerine, Johnson & Johnson
Critical
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Evidence
No graded sources yet for FD&C green no. 3. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Regulatory status
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
USFDAinactive ingredient database15 entries — 4 administration routes
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 40 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 5 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 0.16 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED; Potency: 0.03 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.25 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 3.75 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 240 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: RECTAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: 0.02 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 0.09 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
EUECallowed_listedAnnex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products.
- Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 67 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Medical/dental, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 67 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Medical/dental, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →