European Commission. Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety2026-02-092026-02-092025-01-23http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/10869SCCS external Experts: E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro , W. Uter, N. von Goetz.Scientific Advice on HC Red No. 18 (В124)SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), scientific advice on HC Red No. 18 (В124) (CAS 1444596-49-9) – submission II, preliminary version of 6 December 2024, final version of 22 January 2025, SCCS/1673/24.Adopted on: 22 January 2025The SCCS concludes the following: (1) In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider HC Red 18 safe, when used as an ingredient at 1.5% in oxidative hair dye and at 0.5% in non-oxidative hair dye formulations? In light of the data provided, the SCCS considers HC Red 18 safe when used as an ingredient at 1.5% in oxidative hair dye and at 0.5% in non-oxidative hair dye formulations. (2) Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of HC Red 18 in cosmetic products? /engHC Red 18Safety AssessmentEnvironmental GenotoxicityCosmetic IngredientsScientific AdviceHair DyeHC Red No. 18 (В124)CAS 1444596-49-9Regulation 1223/2009Genotoxicidade Ambientalreport