Great Britain cosmetic ingredient regulations
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- GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026
Official ingredient records
1758 matching records7-[2-Hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)propyl]theophylline (xanthinol)
CAS 2530-97-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 135 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
7-oxa-3-oxiranylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 1,2-epoxy-4-epoxyethylcyclohexane; 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide
CAS 106-87-6 · EC 203-437-7
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1690 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ylmethyl 7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-carboxylate
CAS 2386-87-0 · EC 219-207-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1757 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
71751-41-2 [1]
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1548 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
72623- 86-0
EC 276-737-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 797 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
72623- 87-1
EC 276-738-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 798 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
7757-95-1 [1]
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1461 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
8,18-Dichloro-5,15-diethyl-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3′,2′-m]triphenodioxazine (Pigment Violet 23; CI 51319) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 6358-30-1 · EC 228-767-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1360 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
84777-06-0 [1]
EC 284-032-2
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1151 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-(methylamino)-, and its derivatives and salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 2475-46-9; 86722-66-9 · EC 219-604-2; 289-276-3
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1300 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
9-Vinylcarbazole
CAS 1484-13-5 · EC 216-055-0
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1023 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
91995- 73-2
EC 295-335-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 815 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
95-86-3 / 137-09-7 (HCl)
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1338 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
97675- 85-9
EC 307-659-6
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 886 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
99-55-8 [1]
EC 202-765-8
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1195 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate) and 4-(7-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate)
CAS 140698-96-0 · EC 414-770-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1186 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: 1,3,5-tris(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione and a mixture of oligomers of 3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1-poly[3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-2,4,6-trioxo-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazin-1-yl]-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione
A mixture of: 1,3,5-tris(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione and a mixture of oligomers of 3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1-poly[3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-2,4,6-trioxo-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazin-1-yl]-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6
EC 421-550-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1164 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: 4-[[bis-(4-Fluorophenyl)methylsilyl]methyl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole and 1-[[bis-(4-fluorophenyl)methylsilyl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole
EC 403-250-2
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 754 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: 4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2- hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)phenol and 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol
A mixture of: 4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl-2-(2,3-epoxy
EC 417-470-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1132 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: 5-[(4-[(7-amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthyl)azo]-2,5-diethoxyphenyl)azo]-2-[(3-phosphonophenyl)azo]benzoic acid and 5-[(4-[(7-amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthyl)azo]-2,5-diethoxyphenyl)azo]-3-[(3-phosphonophenyl)azo]benzoic acid
CAS 163879-69-4 · EC 418-230-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1193 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: N-[3-Hydroxy-2-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and N-[2,3-bis-(2-Methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and methacrylamide and 2-methyl-N-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxymethyl)-acrylamide and N-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxymethyl)-2-methylacrylamide
A mixture of: N-[3-Hydroxy-2-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and N-[2,3-bis-(2-Methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and methacrylamide and 2-methyl-N-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxymethyl)-acrylamide a
EC 412-790-8
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 759 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl) pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate
A mixture of: disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl) pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sulf
EC 402-660-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1154 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
A mixture of: reaction product of 4,4′-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-naphthalenesulfonate (1:2) and reaction product of 4,4′-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:3)
A mixture of: reaction product of 4,4′-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-naphthalenesulfonate (1:2) and reaction product of 4,4′-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-
EC 417-980-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1187 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Absorption oils, bicyclo arom. and heterocylic hydrocarbon fraction, if they contain > 0,005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 101316-45-4 · EC 309-851-5
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 632 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acenocoumarol (INN)
CAS 152-72-7 · EC 205-807-3
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 254 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetaldehyde; ethanal
CAS 75-07-0 · EC 200-836-8
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1391 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetamide
CAS 60-35-5 · EC 200-473-5
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1076 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetamiprid (ISO); (1E)-N-[(6- chloropyridin-3- yl)methyl]-N'-cyano-N-methylethanimidamide; (E)-N 1 -[(6- chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N 2 -cyano-N 1 – methylacetamidine
CAS 135410-20-7 · EC 603-921-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1705 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetochlor (ISO); 2- chloro-N-(ethoxymethyl)-N-(2-ethyl-6- methylphenyl)acetamide
CAS 34256-82-1 · EC 251-899-3
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1631 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetone Oxime
CAS 127-06-0 · EC 204-820-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1753 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acetonitrile
CAS 75-05-8 · EC 200-835-2
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 393 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acid Orange 24 (CI 20170), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 1320-07-6 · EC 215-296-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1232 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acid Red 73 (CI 27290), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 5413-75-2 · EC 226-502-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1233 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aclonifen (ISO); 2-chloro-6-nitro-3-phenoxyaniline
CAS 74070-46-5 · EC 277-704-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1566 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aconitine (principal alkaloid of Aconitum napellus L.) and its salts
CAS 302-27-2 · EC 206-121-7
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 12 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aconitum napellus L. (leaves, roots and galenical preparations)
CAS 84603-50-9 · EC 283-252-6
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 11 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this Regulation
CAS 79-06-1 · EC 201-173-7
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 681 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Acrylonitrile
CAS 107-13-1 · EC 203-466-5
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 682 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Adonis vernalis L. and its preparations
CAS 84649-73-0 · EC 283-458-6
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 13 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alachlor (ISO)
CAS 15972-60-8 · EC 240-110-8
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1028 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alanroot oil (Inula helenium L.), when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 97676-35-2
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 423 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aldrin (ISO)
CAS 309-00-2 · EC 206-215-8
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1057 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkali pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-) e.g.
CAS 14402-89-2; 13755-38-9
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 255 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C1-2, if they contain > 0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS 68475-57-0 · EC 270-651-5
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 482 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C1-4, C3-rich, if they contain > 0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS 90622-55-2 · EC 292-456-4
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 600 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C10-13, monochloro
CAS 85535-84-8 · EC 287-476-5
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 1109 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C12-26, branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 90622-53-0 · EC 292-454-3
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 881 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C2-3, if they contain > 0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS 68475-58-1 · EC 270-652-0
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 483 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C3-4, if they contain > 0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS 68475-59-2 · EC 270-653-6
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 484 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkanes, C4-5, if they contain > 0,1% w/w Butadiene
CAS 68475-60-5 · EC 270-654-1
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex II.
Source:GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II, entry 485 · version 2026-08-15 · effective Aug. 15, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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Complete consolidated annex dataset- Included scope
- 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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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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