BASIC BROWN 17
BASIC BROWN 17
Is BASIC BROWN 17 safe in skincare?
EU CosIng Annex III
Based on
- Reference: European Union, 2026
Annex III · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, entry 304: permitted only under the listed conditions. Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | As from 3 September 2017: 2,0 %
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 811 conclusion
- Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: restricted · MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted
Is BASIC BROWN 17 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 BROWN 17 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 (3)
- Reference: European Union, 2026
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
- 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.