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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

245 matching records
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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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Climbazole

CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4

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

Conditions: Hair lotions Face creams Foot care products Rinse-off shampoo · 0,2% 0,2% 0,2% 0,5%

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 32 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Curcumins

EC 207-280-5

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 100)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 114 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate

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

Conditions: Not to be used in eye products · Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3Η xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 78 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

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

Conditions: Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-y1) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

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

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Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 240-474-8

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 127)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 80 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 226-109-5

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 180)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 27 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Disodium 5-acetylamino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate

EC 223-098-9

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

Conditions: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes · Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 128)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 38 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 220-491-7

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 31 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethylamino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 222-573-8

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 131)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 60 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

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

Conditions: (a) Mouthwashes · (a) 0,15% · (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age · (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 58 · 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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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.

Complete verification checklist

  1. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  2. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
  3. Check commencement dates and later statutory instruments.
  4. Verify SCPN, responsible-person, safety-report and labelling duties.

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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  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.
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