BASIC BLUE 124
BASIC BLUE 124
Is BASIC BLUE 124 safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex III
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex III · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, entry 305: permitted only under the listed conditions. Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | As from 3 September 2017: 0,5 % | As from 3 September 2017: — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers | As from 3 March 2018: ‘ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic react
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Country limits · 2 rules across 2 countries
Is BASIC BLUE 124 classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is BASIC BLUE 124 regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Sources (2)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.