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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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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract;Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil;Cedrus Atlantica Bark Water;Cedrus Atlantica Leaf Extract;Cedrus Atlantica Wood Extract;Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil

CAS 92201-55-3 · EC 295-985-9

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

Conditions: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 122 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Cetrimonium chloride

CAS 112-02-7 · EC 203-928-6

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

Conditions: (a) Rinse-off hair products · (a) 2,5% for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride · 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 286 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Cetylamine Hydrofluoride

CAS 3151-59-5 · EC 221-588-7

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 Cetylamine hydrofluoride. 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 36 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Chlorhexidine, Chlorhexidine Diacetate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride

CAS 55-56-1; 56-95-1; 18472-51-0; 3697-42-5 · EC 200-238-7; 200-302-4; 242-354-0; 223-026-6

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

Conditions: 0,3% (as chlorhexidine)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 42 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Chlorobutanol

CAS 57-15-8 · EC 200-317-6

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

Conditions: 0,5% · Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) · Contains Chlorobutanol

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 11 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Cinnamal

CAS 104-55-2 · EC 203-213-9

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

Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001% in leave-on products 0,01% in rinse-off products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 76 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Cinnamyl alcohol

CAS 104-54-1 · EC 203-212-3

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

Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001% in leave-on products 0,01% in rinse-off products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 69 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Citral

CAS 5392-40-5 · EC 226-394-6

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

Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: 0,001% in leave-on products 0,01% in rinse-off products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 70 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Citric acid (and) Silver citrate

EC 460-890-5

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

Conditions: 0,2%, corresponding to 0,0024% of silver · Not to be used in oral products and eye products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 59 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Market coverage contract

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

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