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

Official ingredient records

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Butoxyethanol

CAS 111-76-2 · EC 203-905-0

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

Conditions: (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products · (a) 4,0% · (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 188 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Butylated hydroxytoluene

CAS 128-37-0 · EC 204-881-4

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

Conditions: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 322 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Butylparabenpropylparabensodium propylparabensodium butylparabenpotassium butylparabenpotassium propylparaben

CAS 94-26-8; 94-13-3; 35285-69-9; 36457-20-2; 38566-94-8; 84930-16-5 · EC 202-318-7; 202-307-7; 252-488-1; 253-049-7; 254-009-1; 284-597-5

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

Conditions: 0,14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0,8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14% · Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. · For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ‘ Do not use on the nappy area ’

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 12a · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Calcium Fluoride

CAS 7789-75-5 · EC 232-188-7

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

Conditions: Oral products · 0,15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15% · Contains calcium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. ‘ for adult use only ’ ) the following labelling is obligatory: Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor.

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

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Calcium Monofluorophosphate

CAS 7789-74-4 · EC 232-187-1

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

Conditions: Oral products · 0,15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15% · Contains calcium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. ‘ for adult use only ’ ) the following labelling is obligatory: Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 29 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Calcium hydroxide

CAS 1305-62-0 · EC 215-137-3

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

Conditions: (a) Hair straighteners containing two components: calcium hydroxide and a guanidine salt · (a) 7% (as calcium hydroxide) · (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Keep out of reach of children Can cause blindness

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

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Caramel

CAS 8028-89-5 · EC 232-435-9

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 150a-d)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 146 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Carbon black

CAS 1333-86-4; 7440-44-0 · EC 215-609-9; 231-153-3; 931-328-0; 931-334-3

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

Conditions: Purity > 97%, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0,15%, total sulphur ≤ 0,65%, total PAH ≤ 500 ppb and benzo(a)pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, dibenz(a,h)anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, total As ≤ 3 ppm, total Pb ≤ 10 ppm, total Hg ≤ 1 ppm.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 126 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Carmines

EC 215-680-6; 215-023-3; 215-724-4

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 120)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 115 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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

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  1. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  2. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
  3. Check commencement dates and later statutory instruments.
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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

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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