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

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Propionic acid, ammonium propionate, calcium propionate, magnesium propionate, potassium propionate, sodium propionate

CAS 79-09-4; 17496-08-1; 4075-81-4; 557-27-7; 327-62-8; 137-40-6 · EC 201-176-3; 241-503-7; 223-795-8; 209-166-0; 206-323-5; 205-290-4

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

Conditions: 2% (acid)

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

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Salicylic acid

CAS 69-72-7 · EC 200-712-3

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

Conditions: 0,5% (acid) · Not to be used in products 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 3 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Silver

CAS 7440-22-4 · EC 231-131-3

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 174)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 142 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Silver chloride

CAS 7783-90-6 · EC 232-033-3

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

Conditions: 0,004% (as AgCl) · 20% AgCl (w/w) on TiO2. Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, in oral products and in eye and lip products

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 52 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

CAS 70161-44-3 · EC 274-357-8

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

Conditions: 0,5% · Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1% w/w

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 51 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium sulfite, ammonium bisulfite, ammonium sulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite

CAS 7757-83-7; 10192-30-0; 10196-04-0; 10117-38-1; 7773-03-7; 7631-90-5; 7681-57-4; 16731-55-8 · EC 231-821-4; 233-469-7; 233-484-9; 233-321-1; 231-870-1; 231-548-0; 231-673-0; 240-795-3

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

Conditions: 0,2% (as free SO2)

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

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Sorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate

CAS 110-44-1; 7492-55-9; 7757-81-5; 24634-61-5 · EC 203-768-7; 231-321-6; 231-819-3; 246-376-1

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

Conditions: 0,6% (acid)

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

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Tetrasodium 1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulphonatophenylazo)-7-sulphonato-1-naphthylazo))naphthalene-4,6-disulphonate

EC 219-746-5

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 151)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 53 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thimerosal

CAS 54-64-8 · EC 200-210-4

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 Thiomersal

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 16 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium Dioxide (nano)

CAS 13463-67-7; 1317-70-0; 1317-80-2 · EC 236-675-5; 215-280-1; 215-282-2

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

Conditions: 25% · 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 ≥ 99%, rutile form, or rutile with up to 5% anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes, median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm, aspect ratio from 1 to 4,5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m 2 /cm 3 , coated with Silica, Hydrated Silica, Alumina, Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Simethicone, or coated with one of the following combinations: Silica at a maximum concentration of 16% and Cetyl Phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6%, Alumina at a maximum concentration of 7% and Manganese Dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0,7% (not to be used in lip products), Alumina at a maximum concentration of 3% and Triethoxycaprylylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9%, photocatalytic activity ≤ 10% compared to corresponding non-coated or non-doped reference, nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation. · For face products containing Titanium Dioxide (nano) coated with the combination Alumina and Manganese Dioxide: Not to be used on the lips.

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

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Triclocarban

CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1

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

Conditions: 0,2% · Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene <1 ppm

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

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Triclosan

CAS 3380-34-5 · EC 222-182-2

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

Conditions: (a) Toothpastes Hand soaps Body soaps/Shower gels Deodorants (non-spray) Face powders and blemish concealers Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems · (a) 0,3%

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 25 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tris-biphenyl triazine Tris-biphenyl triazine (nano)

CAS 31274-51-8

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

Conditions: — · 10% · Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: median primary particle size > 80 nm; Purity ≥ 98%; Uncoated

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI, entry 29 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]cuprate(3-) (Chlorophylls)

EC 215-800-7; 207-536-6; 208-272-4; 287-483-3; 239-830-5; 246-020-5

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 140, E 141)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 116 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 220-036-2

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 35 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments

EC 217-699-5

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 44 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Undecylenic acid, potassium undecylenate, sodium undecylenate, calcium undecylenate, TEA-undecylenate, MEA-undecylenate

CAS 112-38-9; 6159-41-7; 3398-33-2; 1322-14-1; 84471-25-0; 56532-40-2 · EC 203-965-8; 222-264-8; 215-331-8; 282-908-9; 260-247-7

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

Conditions: 0,2% (as acid)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 18 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Zinc Oxide

CAS 1314-13-2 · EC 215-222-5

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

Conditions: 25% · 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 30 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Zinc Oxide (nano)

CAS 1314-13-2 · EC 215-222-5

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

Conditions: 25% · 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 ≥ 96%, with wurtzite crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters that are rod-like, star-like and/or isometric shapes, with impurities consisting only of carbon dioxide and water, whilst any other impurities are less than 1% in total, median diameter of the particle number size distribution D50 (50% of the number below this diameter) > 30 nm and D1 (1% below this size) > 20 nm, water solubility < 50 mg/L uncoated, or coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, dimethoxydiphenylsilanetriethoxycaprylylsilane cross-polymer, or octyl triethoxy silane.

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

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Zinc oxide

CAS 1314-13-2 · EC 215-222-5

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

Conditions: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 144 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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beta Carotene

EC 230-636-6

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

Conditions: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E160a)

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex IV, entry 55 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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o-Phenylphenol

CAS 90-43-7 · EC 201-993-5

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

Conditions: (a) Rinse-off Products · (a) 0,2% (as phenol) · Avoid contact with eyes

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V, entry 7 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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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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

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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