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Office for Product Safety and Standards
Source language
English
Coverage version
GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026

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Basic Blue 124

CAS 67846-56-4 · EC 267-370-5

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · As from 3 September 2017 : 0,5% · As from 3 September 2017 : Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · As from 3 March 2018 : Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past .

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 305 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Basic Orange 31

CAS 97404-02-9 · EC 306-764-4

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,5% · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 276 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Basic Red 51

CAS 77061-58-6 · EC 278-601-4

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,5% · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 268 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Basic Violet 2

CAS 3248-91-7 · EC 221-831-7

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0% · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 278 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Basic Yellow 87

CAS 68259-00-7 · EC 269-503-2

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0% · (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 275 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Behentrimonium chloride

CAS 17301-53-0 · EC 241-327-0

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: (a) Rinse-off hair products · (a) 5,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. · For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 287 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzalkonium bromide

CAS 91080-29-4 · EC 293-522-5

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

Conditions: Rinse-off hair (head) products · 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) · In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0,1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Avoid contact with eyes

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 65 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzalkonium chloride, benzalkonium bromide, benzalkonium saccharinate

CAS 8001-54-5; 63449-41-2; 91080-29-4; 68989-01-5; 68424-85-1; 68391-01-5; 61789-71-7; 85409-22-9 · EC 264-151-6; 293-522-5; 273-545-7; 270-325-2; 269-919-4; 263-080-8; 287-089-1

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex V.

Conditions: 0,1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Avoid contact with eyes

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 54 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino) phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt

EC 223-339-8

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex IV.

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 133)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 63 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053) when used as a substance in hair dye products

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053) when used as a substance in hair dy

CAS 2353-45-9 · EC 219-091-5

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1357 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Current consolidated Annexes II–VI for England, Scotland and Wales.
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No annex match is not approval and does not cover Northern Ireland, which follows the applicable EU framework.

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Official sources and legal role

Great Britain Cosmetics Regulation — consolidated Annexes II–VI and amendments

Complete consolidated GB Annexes II–VI, with later amendments versioned separately

Legal meaning: Binding GB schedules and versioned amendments to retained Regulation 1223/2009; applies to England, Wales and Scotland, not Northern Ireland

Available language: English

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