India cosmetic ingredient regulations
Cosmetics Rules and gazette updates are authoritative; some standards may require separate access.
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
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- Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)
Official ingredient records
1931 matching recordsBenzene (CAS No. 71-43-2)
CAS 71-43-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 47 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzene, methyl- Toluene (CAS No. 108-88-3)
CAS 108-88-3 · EC 203-625-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Nail products 25 percent Keep out of reach of children. | Label conditions/warnings: To be used by adults only.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 180 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzenemethanaminium, N- ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sul- fophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-p- henyl] [2-sulfop- henyl)meth- ylene]-2,5-cyclohexadi- en-1- ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium 15 salts ( ) acid blue 9 (cas 3844-45-9) acid blue 9 ammonium salt (cas 2650-18-2) acid blue 9 aluminum lake (cas 68921-42-6)ci 42090
Benzenemethanaminium, N- ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sul- fophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-p- henyl] [2-sulfop- henyl)meth- ylene]-2,5-cyclohexadi- en-1- ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium 15 salts ( ) acid blue 9 (cas 3844-4
CAS 3844-45-9; 2650-18-2; 68921-42-6 · EC 272-939-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 185 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)amino]-2- (phenylamino)-, and its salts (CAS No. 6373-74-6/ 15347-52-1), when used as a substance in hair dye products.
CAS 6373-74-6; 15347-52-1 · EC 228-921-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1253 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzidine (CAS No. 92-87-5)
CAS 92-87-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 26 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzidine acetate (CAS No. 36341-27-2)
CAS 36341-27-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 700 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzidine based azo dyes
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 703 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzidine dihydrochloride (CAS No. 531-85-1)
CAS 531-85-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 696 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzidine sulphate (CAS No. 21136-70-9)
CAS 21136-70-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 699 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzilonium bromide (*) (CAS No. 1050-48-2)
CAS 1050-48-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 60 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzimidazol-2(3 )-one (CAS No. 615-16-7) H
CAS 615-16-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 48 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzo(k)fluoranthene (CAS No. 207-08-9)
CAS 207-08-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 632 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 9-(dimethylamino)- and its salts (CAS No. 7057-57-0/966-62-1), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 7057-57-0; 966-62-1 · EC 213-524-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1249 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene) (CAS No. 50-32-8)
CAS 50-32-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 604 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzo[e]pyrene (CAS No. 192-97-2)
CAS 192-97-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 629 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzo[j]fluoranthene (CAS No. 205-82-3)
CAS 205-82-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 630 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol (coniferyl alcohol) except for normal content in natural essences used
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 354 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy- (7) Salicylic acid (CAS No. 69-72-7)
CAS 69-72-7 · EC 200-712-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Rinse-off hair products b)Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner lipstick, roll-on deodorant c)Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll- on deodorant | Maximum authorised concentration: a)3.0 percent b)2.0 percent c)0.5percentNot to be used in applications | Other limitations/requirements: a), b), c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. that may lead to exposure of the end- user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid | Label conditions/warnings: a), b), c) Not to be used for children under three years of age ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 95 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzothiazolium, 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methyl-, and its salts (CAS No. 12270-13-2), when used as a substance in hair dye products.
CAS 12270-13-2 · EC 235-546-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1234 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzoyl peroxide diben- zoyl peroxide (CAS No. 94-36-0)
CAS 94-36-0 · EC 202-327-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Artificial nail systems 0.7 percent (after mixing | Maximum authorised concentration: for use) | Other limitations/requirements: Professional use only a)For professional use only | Label conditions/warnings: b)Avoid skin contact; and c)Read directions for use carefully.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 91 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl 2,4-dibromobutanoate (CAS No. 23085-60-1)
CAS 23085-60-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1026 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben) (CAS No. 94-18-8)
CAS 94-18-8 · EC 202-311-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1350 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl alcohol ( ) (CAS No. 100-51-6)
CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Solvent b)fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: 1)0.001 percent in leave on products 2)0.01 percent in rinse off products
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 45 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl benzoate (CAS No. 120-51-4)
CAS 120-51-4 · EC 204-402-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: a)0.001 percent in leave on products and b)0.001 percent in rinse off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 82 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl cyanide (CAS No. 140-29-4), when used as a fragrance ingredient.
CAS 140-29-4 · EC 205-410-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 417 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1)
CAS 118-58-1 · EC 204-262-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: a)0.001 percent in leave on products and b)0.001 percent in rinse off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 73 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Beryllium and its compounds (CAS No. 7440-41-7)
CAS 7440-41-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 54 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Betoxycaine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 3818-62-0)
CAS 3818-62-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 23 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bietamiverine (*) (CAS No. 479-81-2)
CAS 479-81-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 285 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bifenthrin (ISO); (2-methylbiphenyl-3-yl)methyl rel-(1R,3R)-3-[(1Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1- en-1-yl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (CAS No. 82657-04-3)
CAS 82657-04-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1561 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Binapacryl (CAS No. 485-31-4)
CAS 485-31-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 676 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Biphenyl- -tetrayltetraamine; diaminobenzidine (CAS No. 91-95-2) 3,3′,4,4′
CAS 91-95-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1514 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Biphenyl-2-ylamine (CAS No. 90-41-5)
CAS 90-41-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1095 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Biphenyl-4-ylamine (4-Aminobiphenyl) (CAS No. 92-67-1) and its salts
CAS 92-67-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 709 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether (CAS No. 111-44-4)
CAS 111-44-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1149 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bis(cyclopentadienyl)-bis(2,6-difluoro-3-(pyrrol-1-yl)-phenyl)titanium (CAS No. 125051-32-3)
CAS 125051-32-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 991 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bithionol (*) (CAS No. 97-18-7)
CAS 97-18-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 350 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] CAS No.12008-41-2 [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] CAS No.12280-03-4 [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] CAS No.10377-81-8 [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] 68003-13-4 [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] CAS.No.12712-38-8 [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] CAS No.------ Zinc borate [7] CAS No.1332-07-6
Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] CAS No.12008-41-2 [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] CAS No.12280-03-4 [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] CAS No.10377-81
CAS 12008-41-2; 12280-03-4; 10377-81-8; 68003-13-4; 12712-38-8; 1332-07-6 · EC 215-566-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1402 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [1] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [2] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [3] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [4] Trioctyldodecyl borate [5] L 137/34 Official journal of the european union en reference number substance identification chemical name/INN CAS number EC number a b c d Zinc borate [6] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [7] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [8] Orthoboric acid,
Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [1] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [2] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [3] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium sa
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1400 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Boric acid [1] boric acid [2] (CAS No. 10043-35-3 [1] 11113-50-1 [2])
CAS 10043-35-3; 11113-50-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1399 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bretylium tosilate (*) (CAS No. 61-75-6)
CAS 61-75-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 56 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Brodifacoum (ISO); 4-hydroxy-3-(3- -bromo-4-biphenylyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)coumarin (4′ (CAS No. 56073-10-0)
CAS 56073-10-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1377 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromadiolone (ISO); 3- [3- -bromobiphenyl- 4-yl)-3-hydroxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy- 2H- (4′ chromen-2-one (CAS No. 28772-56-7)
CAS 28772-56-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1382 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromine, elemental (CAS No. 7726-95-6)
CAS 7726-95-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 55 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromisoval (*) (CAS No. 496-67-3)
CAS 496-67-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 58 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromoethane (Ethyl bromide) (CAS No. 74-96-4)
CAS 74-96-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1077 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromoethylene (vinyl bromide) (CAS No. 593-60-2)
CAS 593-60-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 643 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromomethane (Methyl bromide-ISO) (CAS No. 74-83-9)
CAS 74-83-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1074 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Bromoxynil (ISO) (3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) and Bromoxynil heptanoate (ISO) (CAS No. 1689-84-5 / 56634-95-8)
CAS 1689-84-5; 56634-95-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1013 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Brompheniramine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 86-22-6)
CAS 86-22-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 59 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Market coverage contract
Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4- Included scope
- All 1,614 prohibited Annex A rows and 317 numbered/lettered restricted Annex B rows from IS 4707 Part 2:2025; official checks remain for colourants, preservatives and UV filters in Parts 1, 3 and 4.
- If no match is found
- The standards are separate controlled publications; absence from a locally indexed excerpt is not permission.
Complete verification checklist
- Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
- Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
- Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
- Verify licence/import registration, labelling and testing requirements.
Official sources and legal role
India Cosmetics Rules 2020
General legal and import requirements; no complete open structured ingredient catalogue identified
Legal meaning: Official CDSCO rules and gazette updates; standards may require separate licensed sources
Available language: English
India BIS IS 4707 cosmetic ingredient standards
Complete current Part 2:2025 Annex A prohibited and Annex B restricted rows; Parts 1, 3 and 4 remain linked official checks
Legal meaning: Indian Standards referenced by the cosmetics regulatory framework; use the controlled current editions
Available language: English
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Source and authority
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Language and scope
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Evidence status
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How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.