Korean: 황색5호 · Functions: colorant
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved colorant Annex IV/31
Conditions: Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Required label warning: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How CI 15985 is treated in 6 more markets, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 4-아미노벤젠-1-술포산, 3-히드록시나프탈렌- 2,7디술포산, 6-히드록시나프탈렌-2-술포산, 7-히드록 시나프탈렌-1,3-디술포산과 4,4'-디아조아미노디 (벤젠술포산의 총량은 0.5%를 초과하지 않음; 6,6'-옥시디(2-나프탈렌 술포산) 디나트륨염은 1.0%를 초과하지 않음 unsulfonated primary aromatic amines은 0.01%를 초과하지 않음 * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): (2) The insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of these colouring agents shall also be permitted. They must pass the test for insolubility which will be determined by the procedure laid down in Article 9. * 단서조항(주석) : (2) The insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium... |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : 모든 의약품, 의약부외품, 화장품에 사용할 수 있는 색소 * 화장품용 타르 색소 : 이 성분의 알루미늄레이크 포함 이 성분의 바륨레이크 포함 이 성분의 지르코늄 레이크 포함 |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分，於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區，任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告（以生效日為準）其使用基準者，得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用)，惟於申請查驗登記時，應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基（lakes）及鹽（salts）亦可使用。 2.... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
CI 15985 Sunset Yellow FCF FD&C Yellow 6 FD&C Yellow No. 6 FD&C Yellow No.6
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved colorant” (EU CosIng — Annex IV). It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: colorant.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 황색5호.
22 products we checked list it, for example COSRX 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask, Unleashia A by Unleashia Berry Cool Plumping Lip Balm, Unleashia A by Unleashia Cloud Kiss Velvet Tint.