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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

Convallatoxin (CAS No. 508-75-8)

CAS 508-75-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Coumetarol (*) (CAS No. 4366-18-1)

CAS 4366-18-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote oil, acenaphthene fraction, acenaphthene-free (CAS No. 90640-85-0), if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w

CAS 90640-85-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote oil, acenaphthene fraction, wash oil, if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS w/w No. 90640-84-9)

CAS 90640-84-9

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 1179 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote oil, high-boiling distillate, wash oil, if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS w/w No. 70321-79-8)

CAS 70321-79-8

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 1182 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote oil, if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS No. 61789-28-4) w/w

CAS 61789-28-4

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 1180 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote oil, low-boiling distillate, wash oil, if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS w/w No. 70321-80-1)

CAS 70321-80-1

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 1184 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Creosote, if it contains >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS No. 8001-58-9) w/w

CAS 8001-58-9

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 1181 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Crotonaldehyde (CAS No. 4170-30-3/ 123-73-9)

CAS 4170-30-3; 123-73-9

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 1045 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Crude and refined coal tars (CAS No. 8007-45-2)

CAS 8007-45-2 · EC 232-361-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Curare and curarine (CAS No. 8063-06-7/22260-42-0)

CAS 8063-06-7; 22260-42-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyanamide; carbanonitril (CAS No. 420-04-2)

CAS 420-04-2

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 1598 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclamen alcohol (CAS No. 4756-19-8), when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 4756-19-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclarbamate (*) (CAS No. 5779-54-4)

CAS 5779-54-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclic 3-(1,2-ethanediylacetale)-estra-5(10),9(11)-diene-3,17-dione (CAS No. 5571-36-8).

CAS 5571-36-8

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 1486 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Cyclizine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 82-92-8)

CAS 82-92-8

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

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

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis (2- hydroxyethyl) aminophenyl] vinyl]pyridin-1- ium]- ethyl]disulphide dimethanesulfonate HC Orange No 6 CAS No. 1449653-83-1

CAS 1449653-83-1

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: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: Methanesulfonates impuri- ties, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 310 · 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

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trime- thoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin -1-ium]butanoyl]aminoeth- yl] disulfanyl dichloride HC Yellow No 17 (CAS No.: 1450801-55-4)

CAS 1450801-55-4

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)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent | Label conditions/warnings: “Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: a)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp b)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and c)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 290 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2- hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl] vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]butan- oyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichloride HC Red No 17 (CAS. No.: 1449471-67-3)

CAS 1449471-67-3

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)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent a)Do not use with | Other limitations/requirements: nitrosating agents b)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg c)Keep in nitrite-free containers.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 289 · 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

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Dichlorophen CAS No. 97-23-4

CAS 97-23-4 · EC 202-567-1

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.

Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent Contains dichlorophen

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 11 · 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

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

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  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.