BASIC ORANGE 31

BASIC ORANGE 31

Moderate hazard

Is BASIC ORANGE 31 safe in skincare?

Moderate hazardHazard 5/10

EU CosIng Annex III

Based on

  • Reference: European Union, 2026

    Annex III · EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, entry 276: permitted only under the listed conditions. Conditions: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | (b) 1,0 % | (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on

  • Reference: Korea MFDS

    MFDS Korea: restricted · MFDS Korea cosmetic restricted

Is BASIC ORANGE 31 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 ORANGE 31 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.