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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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Hydrogen [4-[(2-chlorophenyl)[4-[ethyl(3-sulphonatobenzyl)amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, sodium salt

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

Conditions: Rinse-off products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 65 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen [4-[4-(dimethylamino)-.alpha.-(2-hydroxy-3,6-disulphonato-1-naphthyl)benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium, monosodium salt

EC 221-409-2

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 142)

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

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Hydrogen [4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-[ethyl[(3-sulphonatobenzyl)amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, sodium 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 68 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

CAS 55406-53-6 · EC 259-627-5

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

Conditions: Rinse-off products Leave-on products Deo-dorants/anti-perspirants · 0,02% 0,01%, 0,0075% · Not to be used in oral and lip products Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo Not to be used in body lotion and body cream Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age · Not to be used for children under 3 years of age Not to be used for children under 3 years of age

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 56 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iron Oxide Red

EC 215-168-2

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 172)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 135 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lactoflavin

CAS 83-88-5 · EC 201-507-1; 204-988-6

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 101)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 145 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lycopene

CAS 502-65-8 · EC 207-949-1

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

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

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 110 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

CAS 1419401-88-9 · EC 700-860-3

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

Conditions: 3% · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation Do not use with nitrosating agents – Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone

CAS 26172-55-4; 2682-20-4; 55965-84-9 · EC 247-500-7; 220-239-6

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

Conditions: Rinse-off products · 0,0015% (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 39 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)

CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1

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

Conditions: 10% · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: Purity ≥ 98,5%, with 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1,5%; Solubility < 5 ng/L in water at 25 °C; Partition coefficient (Log Pow): 12,7 at 25 °C; Uncoated; Median particle size D50 (50% of the number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI, entry 23a · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N'-(3,3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxobutyramide]

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

Conditions: Rinse-off products · Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 45 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenyl Mercuric Acetate, Phenyl Mercuric Benzoate

CAS 62-38-4; 94-43-9 · EC 200-532-5; 202-331-8

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

Conditions: Eye products · 0,007% (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007% · Contains Phenylmercuric compounds

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 17 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Polyaminopropyl biguanide

CAS 32289-58-0; 27083-27-8; 28757-47-3; 133029-32-0 · EC 608-723-9; 608-042-7

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

Conditions: 0,1% · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 28 · 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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