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Aka501

Korean: 적색501호 · CAS 85-83-6 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Aka501 is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
JP Japan	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : 점막에 사용되지 않는 외용의약품, 외용의약부외품, 화장품에 사용 할 수 있는 색소

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Aka501 적색501호

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aka501 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Aka501 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Aka501 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Aka501 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 적색501호.

What is the CAS number of Aka501?

CAS 85-83-6 (from official records).