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Great Britain cosmetic ingredient regulations

GB rules must be versioned separately from EU rules as they diverge.

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

What this list is

Great Britain carried EU Regulation 1223/2009 onto its own statute book after Brexit and has amended it separately ever since. The two lists started identical and no longer are, which is why a GB check cannot be answered from an EU one.

  • 2,329 GB records: 1,758 prohibited, 326 restricted, 245 on a positive list.
  • The regulator is the Office for Product Safety and Standards, not the European Commission.
  • GB and EU annexes are amended by different bodies on different dates, so they drift apart substance by substance.
  • A substance absent from the GB list is not thereby permitted — absence is absence of a record, not a decision.

The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 kept Regulation 1223/2009 in force in Great Britain after EU exit, so the structure a formulator already knows — Annex II for prohibited substances, Annex III for restricted ones, Annexes IV to VI for colourants, preservatives and UV filters — is the same here. What changed is who amends it. The Office for Product Safety and Standards now does that for Great Britain, and the European Commission does it for the EU, on their own timetables.

That divergence is the practical point of this page. When the Commission adds a substance to Annex II, Great Britain does not follow automatically. The reverse holds too. Two lists that began as one copy now differ entry by entry, and the gap widens with each amendment cycle, so a compliance answer for one market is not evidence for the other even when the substance and the wording look identical.

Northern Ireland is not covered here. Under the Windsor Framework it continues to apply the EU regulation, so a product placed on the market across the whole United Kingdom is answering to two rulebooks at once. Check the EU records for that half.

The 2,329 records below carry the status the GB source gives them and nothing more. Where a record is marked restricted, the concentration limit, product-type condition and warning text come from the source as written; where a substance has no record at all, that means no GB entry was resolved here, not that its use has been considered and allowed.

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Geraniol

CAS 106-24-1 · EC 203-377-1

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 78 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Glutaral

CAS 111-30-8 · EC 203-856-5

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

Conditions: 0,1% · Not to be used in aerosols (sprays) · Contains glutaral

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 48 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Gold

CAS 7440-57-5 · EC 231-165-9

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 175)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 133 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue 16

CAS 502453-61-4 · EC 481-170-7

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 3,0 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 282 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 11

CAS 23920-15-2 · EC 459-980-7

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 2,0 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 220 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 12

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

Conditions: 104516-93-0/ 132885-85-9 (HCl) · — / 407-020-2 · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,75% (as hydrochloride) For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 225 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 14

CAS 99788-75-7 · EC 421-470-7

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 0,3 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 264 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 15

CAS 74578-10-2 · EC 277-929-5

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · (b) 0,2% · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,2% · (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 289 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 17

CAS 16517-75-2 · EC 605-392-2

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · (b) 2,0% · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0% For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 288 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Blue No 2

CAS 33229-34-4 · EC 251-410-3

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 2,8 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Can cause allergic reaction

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 247 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Orange No 2

CAS 85765-48-6 · EC 416-410-1

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 1,0 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitritefree containers · 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 233 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Orange No 6

CAS 1449653-83-1

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · As from 3 June 2021 : 0,5% · Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 317 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 1

CAS 2784-89-6 · EC 220-494-3

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 1,0 % · 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 258 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 10 + HC Red No 11

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

Conditions: 95576-89-9+ 95576-92-4 · (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% For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 250 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 13

CAS 29705-39-3; 94158-13-1 · EC 303-083-4

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

Conditions: -/303-083-4 · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,25% (as hydrochloride) · (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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 237 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 17

CAS 1449471-67-3

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

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 298 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 3

CAS 2871-01-4 · EC 220-701-7

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 0,45% · For (a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 266 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Red No 7

CAS 24905-87-1 · EC 246-521-9

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 1,0 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 251 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Violet No 1

CAS 82576-75-8 · EC 417-600-7

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 0,25% For (a) and (b) Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 234 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Violet No 2

CAS 104226-19-9 · EC 410-910-3

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 2,0 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Can cause allergic reaction

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 224 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 10

CAS 109023-83-8 · EC 416-940-3

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dyes products · 0,1 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 231 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 13

CAS 10442-83-8 · EC 443-760-2

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 2,5% For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 261 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 17

CAS 1450801-55-4

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 March 2018 : 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 299 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 2

CAS 4926-55-0 · EC 225-555-8

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 0,75% For (a) and (b): Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · (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 255 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 4

CAS 59820-43-8 · EC 428-840-7

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 1,5 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 253 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HC Yellow No 9

CAS 86419-69-4 · EC 415-480-1

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 0,5% (calculated as hydrochloride) · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 259 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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HEMA

CAS 868-77-9 · EC 212-782-2

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

Conditions: Nail products · Professional use only · For professional use only Can cause an allergic reaction

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 313 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

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

Conditions: (a) General use · (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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 8 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products

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

Conditions: General use · 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. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 9 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hair waving or straightening products

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

Conditions: (a) 8% · General use ready for use pH 6 to 9,5 · Conditions of use: (a) (b) May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact Avoid contact with eyes In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Wear suitable gloves Warnings: Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 2b · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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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