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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

1931 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Brucine (CAS No. 357-57-3)

CAS 357-57-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Bupirimate (ISO); 5-butyl-2-ethylamino-6- methylpyrimidin-4-yl dimethylsulfamate (CAS No. 41483-43-6)

CAS 41483-43-6

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 1387 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Buta-1,3-diene, see also entries 461-608 (CAS No. 106-99-0)

CAS 106-99-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Butadiene Hydrocarbons, C , steam-cracker distillate (CAS No. 92045-23-3), if they contain >0.1 percent w/w 4

CAS 92045-23-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Butane (CAS No. 106-97-8), if it contains 0.1 percent Butadiene ≥ w/w

CAS 106-97-8 · EC 203-448-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Butanilicaine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 3785-21-5)

CAS 3785-21-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Butopiprine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 55837-15-5)

CAS 55837-15-5

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

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Butoxydiglycol (CAS No. 112-34-5) diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE) (CAS No. 112-34-5)

CAS 112-34-5 · EC 203-961-6

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: Solvent in hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 9 percent No use in aerosol dispensers | Other limitations/requirements: (sprays)

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 182 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

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Butoxyethanol (CAS No. 111-76-2) ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)

CAS 111-76-2 · EC 203-905-0

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 in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Solventin non- oxidativehair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: a)4.0 percent b)2.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a) b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 183 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Butyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 2426-08-6)

CAS 2426-08-6

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 1031 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

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C - 22 alkyltrimethylammonium chloride Behentrimonium Chloride (21) (CAS No.: 17301-53-0)

CAS 17301-53-0 · EC 241-327-0

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 productsa)5.0 percent for the b)Leave-on hair products c)Leave-on face products | Maximum authorised concentration: individual concentra tion of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimo- nium chloride, steartrim-onium chlorideand behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum oncentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrim onium chloride set out in Sr. No. 266 b)3.0 percent for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in Sr. No. 266 (c) 3.0percent for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out Sr. No. 266 | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro organisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 267 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

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C -alkyltrimethy 16 lammonium chloride 21 Cetrimonium Chloride ( ) (CAS No. 112-02-7) C -alkyltrimethyl 18 ammonium chloride 21 Steartrimonium chloride ( ) (CAS No. 112-03-8)

CAS 112-02-7; 112-03-8 · EC 203-928-6

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: a)Rinse-off hair products b)Leave-on hair products c)Leave-on face products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)2.5 percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimo- nium chloride b)1.0 percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimo- nium chloride; and c)0.5percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartri- monium chloride. | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 266 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

CI acid black 131 (CAS No. 12219-01-1) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 12219-01-1

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 1225 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

CI solvent yellow 14 (CAS No. 842-07-9)

CAS 842-07-9

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 1087 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cadmium and its compounds (CAS No. 7440-43-9)

CAS 7440-43-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cadmium carbonate (CAS No. 513-78-0)

CAS 513-78-0

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 1601 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cadmium hydroxide; cadmium dihydroxide (CAS No. 21041-95-2)

CAS 21041-95-2

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 1602 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cadmium nitrate; cadmium dinitrate (CAS No. 10325-94-7)

CAS 10325-94-7

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 1603 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(1-sulphonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (pigment red 63:1; CI 15880) (CAS No. 6417-83-0) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6417-83-0

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 1322 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Calcium fluoride (CAS No. 7789-75-5)

CAS 7789-75-5 · EC 232-188-7

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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent. | Label conditions/warnings: Contains calcium fluoride. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 30 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Calcium fluorophosphate Calcium monofluoroph- osphate (CAS No. 7789-74-4)

CAS 7789-74-4 · EC 232-187-1

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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains calcium monofluorophosph- ate. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 29 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Calcium hydroxide (CAS No. 1305-62-0)

CAS 1305-62-0 · EC 215-137-3

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)Hairstraighteners containingtwo components: Calcium hydroxide and a guanidine salt b) H adjuster for — p depilatories c)Other uses (for example, H adjuster, p processing aid) | Maximum authorised concentration: a)7 percent (as calcium hydroxide) | Other limitations/requirements: b) H <12.7 p c) H <11 p | Label conditions/warnings: a) 1)Contains alkali 2)Avoid contact with eyes 3)Can cause blindness; and 4)Keep out of reach of children. b) 1)Contains alkali 2)Avoid contact with eyes; and 3)Keep out of reach of children.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 17 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Camphor Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7- Trimethylbi-cyclo[2.2.1]-2- heptanone CAS No. 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2

CAS 76-22-2; 21368-68-3; 464-49-3; 464-48-2

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 shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: a)0,001 % in leave-on products; and b)0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 304 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cantharides, (CAS No. 92457-17-5) Cantharis vesicatoria

CAS 92457-17-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cantharidine (CAS No. 56-25-7)

CAS 56-25-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Captafol (2425-06-1)

CAS 2425-06-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Captodiame (*) (CAS No. 486-17-9)

CAS 486-17-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Caramiphen (*) and its salts (CAS No. 77-22-5)

CAS 77-22-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbadox (CAS No. 6804-07-5)

CAS 6804-07-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbaryl (CAS No. 63-25-2)

CAS 63-25-2

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 1062 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbendazim (CAS No. 10605-21-7)

CAS 10605-21-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbetamide (ISO); (R)-1-(ethylcarbamoyl) ethyl-carbanilate; (2R)-1-(ethylamino) -1-oxopro-pan-2- yl-phenylcarbamate (CAS No. 16118-49-3).

CAS 16118-49-3

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 1614 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbon disulphide (CAS No. 75-15-0)

CAS 75-15-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbon monoxide (CAS No. 630-08-0)

CAS 630-08-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbon tetrachloride (CAS No. 56-23-5)

CAS 56-23-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbromal (*) (CAS No. 77-65-6)

CAS 77-65-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carbutamide (*) (CAS No. 339-43-5)

CAS 339-43-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Carisoprodol (*) (CAS No. 78-44-4)

CAS 78-44-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Catalase (CAS No. 9001-05-2)

CAS 9001-05-2 · EC 232-577-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cephaeline and its salts (CAS No. 483-17-0)

CAS 483-17-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chinomethionate (CAS No. 2439-01-2)

CAS 2439-01-2

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 1033 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlorates of alkali metals sodium chlorate (CAS No. 7775-09-9) Potassium chlorate (CAS No. 3811-04-9)(CAS No. 3811-04-9

CAS 7775-09-9; 3811-04-9 · EC 231-887-4

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)Tooth paste b)Other uses | Maximum authorised concentration: a)5 percent b)3 percent

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 6 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlordane, pur (CAS No. 57-74-9)

CAS 57-74-9

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 1053 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlordecone (CAS No. 143-50-0)

CAS 143-50-0

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 1004 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlordimeform (CAS No. 6164-98-3)

CAS 6164-98-3

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 1060 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)

CAS 7782-50-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlormethine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 51-75-2)

CAS 51-75-2

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chlormezanone (*) (CAS No. 80-77-3)

CAS 80-77-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chloro-1-ethylcyclohexyl carbonate (CAS No. 99464-83-2)

CAS 99464-83-2

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 1500 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Chloro-N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride (CAS No. 3724-43-4)

CAS 3724-43-4

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 1520 · 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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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

  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.