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India cosmetic ingredient regulations

Cosmetics Rules and gazette updates are authoritative; some standards may require separate access.

Regulator
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
Source language
English and Hindi
Coverage version
Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)

Official ingredient records

1614 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cycloheximide (CAS No. 66-81-9)

CAS 66-81-9

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 712 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclohexylamine (CAS No. 108-91-8)

CAS 108-91-8 · EC 203-629-0

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 1507 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclomenol (*) and its salts (CAS No. 5591-47-9)

CAS 5591-47-9

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 112 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclophosphamide (*) and its salts (CAS No. 50-18-0)

CAS 50-18-0

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 87 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cycloxydim (ISO); 2-(N-ethoxybutanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl)cyclohex- 2-en-1-one (CAS No. 101205-02-1).

CAS 101205-02-1

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 1574 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cymoxanil (ISO); 2-cyano-N-[(ethylamino)carbonyl]-2-(methoxyimino)acetamide (CAS No. 57966-95-7)

CAS 57966-95-7

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 1583 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyproconazole (ISO); (2RS,3RS;2RS,3SR)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-cyclopropyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1- yl)butan-2-ol (CAS No. 94361-06-5)

CAS 94361-06-5

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 1599 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

DNOC (ISO) (CAS No. 534-52-1)

CAS 534-52-1

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 1048 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Daminozide (CAS No. 1596-84-5)

CAS 1596-84-5

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 1009 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Deanol aceglumate (*) (CAS No. 3342-61-8)

CAS 3342-61-8

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 3 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Decamethylenebis(trimethylammonium) salts, e.g. decamethonium bromide (*) (CAS No. 541-22-0)

CAS 541-22-0

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 211 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dextromethorphan (*) and its salts (CAS No. 125-71-3)

CAS 125-71-3

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 224 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di(acetate) (CAS No. 71-48-7)

CAS 71-48-7

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 1421 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di-allate (CAS No. 2303-16-4)

CAS 2303-16-4

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 1025 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di-tert-butyl peroxide (CAS No. 110-05-4)

CAS 110-05-4

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 1556 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dialuminium nickel tetraoxide [1], Nickel titanium trioxide [2], Nickel titanium oxide [3], Nickel divanadium hexaoxide [4], Cobalt dimolybdenum nickel octaoxide [5], Nickel zirkonium trioxide [6], Molybdenum nickel tetraoxide [7], Nickel tungsten tetraoxide [8], Olivine, nickel green [9], Lithium nickel dioxide [10], Molybdenum nickel oxide [11] (CAS No. 12004-35-2 [1], 12035-39-1 [2], 12653-

Dialuminium nickel tetraoxide [1], Nickel titanium trioxide [2], Nickel titanium oxide [3], Nickel divanadium hexaoxide [4], Cobalt dimolybdenum nickel octaoxide [5], Nickel zirkonium trioxide [6], Molybdenum nickel tetraoxide [7], Nickel tungsten tetraox

CAS 12004-35-2; 12035-39-1

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 1467 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diaminotoluene, technical product -mixture of [4-methyl- -phenylene diamine] ( ) and [2-methyl- m 4 -phenylene diamine] ( ); methyl-phenylenediamine (CAS No. 25376-45-8/95-80-7/823-40-5) m

CAS 25376-45-8; 95-80-7; 823-40-5 · EC 212-513-9

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 1121 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diaminotoluene, technical product-mixture of [4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine and 2-methyl-m- phenylenediamine] Methyl-phenylenediamine (CAS No.25376-45-8)

CAS 25376-45-8

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 1371 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diazomethane (CAS No. 334-88-3)

CAS 334-88-3

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 686 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibenz[ , ]anthracene (CAS No. 53-70-3) a h

CAS 53-70-3

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 627 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diboron trioxide; boric oxide (CAS No. 1303-86-2)

CAS 1303-86-2

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 1398 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibromosalicylanilides

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 349 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibutyl phthalate (CAS No. 84-74-2)

CAS 84-74-2 · EC 201-557-4

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 663 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibutyltin dichloride; (DBTC) (CAS No. 683-18-1)

CAS 683-18-1

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 1470 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibutyltin dilaurate; dibutyl[bis(dodecanoyloxy)] stannane (CAS No. 77-58-7)

CAS 77-58-7

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 1604 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dibutyltin hydrogen borate (CAS No. 75113-37-0)

CAS 75113-37-0

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 1404 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichloroethanes (ethylene chlorides) for example, 1,2-Dichloroethane (CAS No. 107-06-2)

CAS 107-06-2

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 123 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichloroethylenes (acetylene chlorides) for example, Vinylidene chloride (1,1-Dichloroethylene) (CAS No. 75-35-4)

CAS 75-35-4

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 124 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichloromethane; methylene chloride (CAS No. 75-09-2)

CAS 75-09-2 · EC 200-838-9

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 1393 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichlorosalicylanilides (CAS No. 1147-98-4)

CAS 1147-98-4

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 347 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dicoumarol (*) (CAS No. 66-76-2)

CAS 66-76-2

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 229 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dicyclohexyl phthalate (CAS No. 84-61-7)

CAS 84-61-7

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 1385 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dieldrin (CAS No. 60-57-1)

CAS 60-57-1

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 1058 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (Paraoxon - ISO) (CAS No. 311-45-5)

CAS 311-45-5

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 168 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl maleate (CAS No. 141-05-9), when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 141-05-9

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 419 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethyl sulphate (CAS No. 64-67-5)

CAS 64-67-5

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 731 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diethylcarbamoyl-chloride (CAS No. 88-10-8)

CAS 88-10-8

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 1091 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Difenacoum (ISO); 3-(3- biphenyl-4-yl-1,2,3,4- tetrahydro1-naphthyl)- 4-hydroxycoumarin (CAS No. 56073-07-5)

CAS 56073-07-5

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 1376 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Difencloxazine (*) (CAS No. 5617-26-5)

CAS 5617-26-5

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 268 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Difethialone (ISO); 3-[3- -bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4- tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]- 4-hydroxy-2H- (4′ 1-benzothiopyran-2-one (CAS No. 104653-34-1)

CAS 104653-34-1

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 1383 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Digitaline and all heterosides of L. (CAS No. 752-61-4) Digitalis purpurea

CAS 752-61-4

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 132 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dihexyl phthalate (CAS No. 84-75-3)

CAS 84-75-3

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 1562 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dihydrotachysterol (*) (CAS No. 67-96-9)

CAS 67-96-9

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 340 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Diisobutyl phthalate (CAS No. 84-69-5)

CAS 84-69-5

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 1496 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl citraconate (CAS No. 617-54-9), when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 617-54-9

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 424 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl sulfoxide (*) (CAS No. 67-68-5)

CAS 67-68-5 · EC 200-664-3

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 336 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethyl sulphate (CAS No. 77-78-1)

CAS 77-78-1

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 732 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethylamine (CAS No. 124-40-3)

CAS 124-40-3

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 140 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (CAS No. 79-44-7)

CAS 79-44-7

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 660 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dimethylformamide (N,N-Dimethylformamide) (CAS No. 68-12-2)

CAS 68-12-2

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 352 · 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

  1. Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
  2. Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
  3. Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
  4. 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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Evidence status

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How to verify an ingredient for this market

  1. Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
  2. Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
  3. Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.