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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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Ammonium benzoate, calcium benzoate, potassium benzoate, magnesium benzoate, MEA-benzoate, methyl benzoate, ethyl benzoate, propyl benzoate, butyl benzoate, isobutyl benzoate, isopropyl benzoate, phenyl benzoate

CAS 1863-63-4; 2090-05-3; 582-25-2; 553-70-8; 4337-66-0; 93-58-3; 93-89-0; 2315-68-6; 136-60-7; 120-50-3; 939-48-0; 93-99-2 · EC 217-468-9; 218-235-4; 209-481-3; 209-045-2; 224-387-2; 202-259-7; 202-284-3; 219-020-8; 205-252-7; 204-401-3; 213-361-6; 202-293-2

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

Conditions: 0,5% (acid)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 1a · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonium, (4-(alpha-(p-(diethylamino)phenyl)-2,4-disulfobenzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)diethyl-, hydroxide, monosodium salt

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

Conditions: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

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Annatto

EC 215-735-4; 289-561-2; 230-248-7

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 160b)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 109 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Anthocyanins

CAS 528-58-5; 134-01-0; 528-53-0; 643-84-5; 134-04-3

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

Conditions: Red · Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 163)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 149 · 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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Benzophenone-3

CAS 131-57-7 · EC 205-031-5

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

Conditions: Product types— (a) skin products, other than those listed in paragraph (b), including all propellant and pump spray skin products; (b) face products, hand products and lip products (excluding propellant and pump spray face products, hand products and lip products); (c) all other cosmetic products. · For product types— (a) 2.2%; (b) 6%; (c) 0.5%. · For product types (a) and (b), not to be used at more than 0.5% to protect product formulation. If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed, for product types— (a) 1.7%; (b) 5.5%. · Contains Benzophenone-3

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI, entry 4 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine

CAS 919803-06-8 · EC 485-100-6

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

Conditions: 10% · In case of combined use of Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine and Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10%. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI, entry 33 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano)

CAS 919803-06-8 · EC 485-100-6

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

Conditions: 10% · Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: Purity ≥ 97%, Median particle size D50 (50% of the number below this diameter): ≥ 50 nm of number size distribution. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation. In case of combined use of Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine and Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano), the sum shall not exceed 10%.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI, entry 34 · 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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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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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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Included scope
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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  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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