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
- food
- industrial
FD&C blue no. 1
CAS 2650-18-2 · 70/100 · High conf.
Colorant · Dye · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl](2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salts, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts (15); Acid Blue Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt; CI 42090. (see note 17) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_annex:IV
- eu_cosmetic_allowed_colorant
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: 0.5%
USFDAinactive ingredient database37 entries — 7 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: MOUTHWASH; Potency: NASource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: PASTE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: PASTE, DENTIFRICE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 26.3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED; Potency: 0.08 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: FILM, SOLUBLE; Potency: 0.04 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Potency: 0.04 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: 1 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 1.13 mg/15mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 0.05 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 27.53 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 0.52 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 0.16 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, SUGAR COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: RECTAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.01 %w/vSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: FILM; Potency: 0.07 mgSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.03 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 0.01 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 0.75 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOAP; Potency: 0.01 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.01 %w/wSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: DOUCHE; Potency: NASource →
EUECallowed_listedAnnex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as sset out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 133)
- Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as sset out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 133)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1968 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1968 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Arts and crafts/office supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 1 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY.
- Observed in 1 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for FD&C blue no. 1. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
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.
Where it appears
Prevalence of FD&C blue no. 1 in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1,968
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesArts and crafts/office suppliesPersonal careFood and drugCleaning and safetyRaw materials
Typical roles
ColorantDyeFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
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- SpainBylyHigh
- head and shoulders classicHead & Shoulders · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Ultra Compact BabyMinor
- Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · CosmeticaHigh
- Old spiceOld spiceMinor
- PasteDentaluxHigh
- amalfi dentOpen Beauty FactsMinor
- Herbal essencesReal Botanicals, Cerave · Milk SubstitutesCritical
- NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ ZonnebrandsprayBeiersdorf · SuncareMinor
- Gel moussant KeracnylDUCRAY · BodyMinor
- After sunCien · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Gel duchaHeno de PraviaCritical
- Gel de baño frescor azulDeliplus · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- OGX Brazilian Keratin Smooth & Sleek ShampooOGX · HairHigh
- Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-PellicullaireHEAD & SHOULDERSCritical
- Dentífrico infantil +6 añosDeliplusCritical
- Aunt Jackie's Curl La La Defining Curl CustardHairHigh
- Shampoo 7 KräuterCien, Win Cosmetic · HairHigh
- Gel Douche FraîcheurCarrefour · HygieneMinor
- Signal Extra FraîcheurSignalCritical
- go fresh cucumber & green tea scentUnilever, DoveCritical
- Gel de argánDeliplus · Non AlimentaireHigh
- Wasch-GelIsanaHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside FD&C blue no. 1 in the catalog.