Beauty · Dyes & colorants

Is Acid Black 1 Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Acid Black 1 is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (dyes & colorants).

INCI name Acid Black 1. CAS 1064-48-8.

Is Acid Black 1 banned in the EU?

Acid Black 1 (Acid Black 1) is an azo hair dye.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

Concentration-restricted in the EU.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Acid Black 1 banned in the EU?

Acid Black 1 is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Acid Black 1 in US cosmetics?

Yes — Acid Black 1 can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Acid Black 1?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Acid Black 1 automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Acid Black 1?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Acid Black 1.

Is Acid Black 1 in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Acid Black 1 or other ingredients banned overseas.

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