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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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3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid 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-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 79 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol3-Amino-2,4-dichlorophenol HCl

CAS 61693-42-3; 61693-43-4 · EC 262-909-0

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

Conditions: 262-909-0 / — · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5% (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 227 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol

CAS 6994-64-5 · EC 230-268-6

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · As from 3 September 2017 , after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0% · As from 3 March 2018 , 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 303 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Methylamino-4-nitrophenoxyethanol

CAS 59820-63-2 · EC 261-940-7

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

Conditions: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · 0,15 % · Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 235 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol

CAS 65235-31-6 · EC 265-648-0

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 3,0% 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 colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 248 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-[(4-(Acetylamino)phenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3441-14-3 · EC 222-348-4

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

Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1269 · 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.

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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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