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 recordsDistillates (petroleum), intermediate catalytic cracked, thermally degraded (CAS No. 92201-59-7)
CAS 92201-59-7
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 946 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, carbon-treated (CAS No. 100683-98-5), except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a
CAS 100683-98-5
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 873 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), intermediate vacuum (CAS No. 70592-76-6)
CAS 70592-76-6
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 938 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light catalytic cracked (CAS No. 64741-59-9)
CAS 64741-59-9
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 893 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light catalytic cracked, thermally degraded (CAS No. 92201-60-0)
CAS 92201-60-0
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 904 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light hydrocracked. (CAS No. 64741-77-1)
CAS 64741-77-1
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 1063 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light naphthenic (CAS No. 64741-52-2)
CAS 64741-52-2
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 952 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light paraffinic (CAS No. 64741-50-0)
CAS 64741-50-0
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 950 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light steam-cracked naphtha (CAS No. 68475-80-9)
CAS 68475-80-9
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 897 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light thermal cracked (CAS No. 64741-82-8)
CAS 64741-82-8
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 895 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), light vacuum (CAS No. 70592-77-7)
CAS 70592-77-7
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 939 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), petroleum residues vacuum (CAS No. 68955-27-1)
CAS 68955-27-1
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 936 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent dewaxed heavy paraffinic, clay-treated (CAS No. 90640-94-1), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 90640-94-1
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 784 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent dewaxed light paraffinic, clay-treated (CAS No. 90640-96-3), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 90640-96-3
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 786 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent dewaxed light paraffinic, hydrotreated (CAS No. 90640-97-4), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 90640-97-4
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 787 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed heavy naphthenic (CAS No. 64742-63-8), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64742-63-8
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 765 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic (CAS No. 64742-65-0), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64742-65-0
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 767 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed light naphthenic (CAS No. 64742-64-9), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64742-64-9
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 766 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed light paraffinic (CAS No. 64742-56-9), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64742-56-9
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 762 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy naphthenic (CAS No. 64741-96-4), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64741-96-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 750 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic (CAS No. 64741-88-4), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64741-88-4
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 747 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined hydrocracked light (CAS No. 94733-09-2), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 94733-09-2
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 816 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined hydrogenated heavy (CAS No. 97488-74-9), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 97488-74-9
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 824 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined hydrotreated heavy, hydrogenated (CAS No. 94733-08-1), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 94733-08-1
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 815 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined light naphthenic (CAS No. 64741-97-5), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64741-97-5
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 751 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined light naphthenic, hydrotreated (CAS No. 91995-54-9), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 91995-54-9
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 796 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined light paraffinic (CAS No. 64741-89-5), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64741-89-5
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 748 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined middle (CAS No. 64741-91-9), except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 64741-91-9
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 850 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), sweetened middle (CAS No. 64741-86-2), except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 64741-86-2
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 848 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Distillates (petroleum), vacuum (CAS No. 70592-78-8)
CAS 70592-78-8
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 940 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disulfiram (*); thiram (*) (CAS No. 97-77-8/137-26-8)
CAS 97-77-8; 137-26-8 · EC 205-286-2
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 160 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dithio-2,2-bispyridine-dioxide 1,1' (additive with trihydrated magnesium sulphate) - (pyrithione disulphide +magnesium sulphate) (CAS No. 43143-11-9)
CAS 43143-11-9
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 391 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Diuron (ISO) (CAS No. 330-54-1)
CAS 330-54-1
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 1039 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Divanadium pentaoxide (CAS No. 1314-62-1)
CAS 1314-62-1
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 993 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dodemorph (ISO); 4-cyclododecyl-2,6-dimethylmorpholine (CAS No. 1593-77-7)
CAS 1593-77-7
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 1591 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dodemorph acetate; 4-cyclododecyl-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-ium acetate (CAS No. 31717-87-0)
CAS 31717-87-0
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 1588 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Doxylamine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 469-21-6)
CAS 469-21-6
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 174 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Emetine, its salts and derivatives (CAS No. 483-18-1)
CAS 483-18-1
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 161 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ephedrine and its salts (CAS No. 299-42-3)
CAS 299-42-3
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 162 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Epinephrine (*) (CAS No. 51-43-4)
CAS 51-43-4
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 14 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ergocalciferol (*) and cholecalciferol (vitamins D and D ) (CAS No. 50-14-6/67-97-0)
CAS 50-14-6; 67-97-0 · EC 200-673-2
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 333 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Erionite (CAS No. 12510-42-8)
CAS 12510-42-8
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 743 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Eserine or physostigmine and its salts (CAS No. 57-47-6)
CAS 57-47-6
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 164 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanaminium, N-[4-[(4-(diethylamino)phenyl)phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N- ethyl- and its salts (CAS No. 633-03-4), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 633-03-4 · EC 211-190-1
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 1272 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5- cyclohexadien- 1-ylidene]-N-ethyl-, and its salts (CAS No. 2390-60-5), when used as a substance in
CAS 2390-60-5 · EC 219-232-0
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 1301 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, reaction products with epichlorohydrin and 2-nitro-1,4-benzenediamine (HC blue No. 5) and its salts (CAS No. 68478-64-8/158571-58-5), when used as a substance in hair dye
CAS 68478-64-8; 158571-58-5
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 1228 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2- nitrophenyl)amino)- HC Red No. 3 (CAS No: 2871-01-4)
CAS 2871-01-4 · EC 220-701-7
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: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)3.0percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.45 percent. For a) and (b): 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 and μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: For a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For a) and b): “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: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘Black Henna . tattoo in the past’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 269 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanol, 2-[(4- amino-2- methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amin- o]- and its salts HC Violet No 1 (CAS No. 82576-75-8)
CAS 82576-75-8 · EC 417-600-7
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: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.28 percentFor a) and b): | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25 percent 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For a) and b): 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: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 218 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide (CAS No. 1239-45-8)
CAS 1239-45-8
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 1524 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethionamide (*) (CAS No. 536-33-4)
CAS 536-33-4
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 317 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Market coverage contract
Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4- Included scope
- All 1,614 prohibited Annex A rows and 317 numbered/lettered restricted Annex B rows from IS 4707 Part 2:2025; official checks remain for colourants, preservatives and UV filters in Parts 1, 3 and 4.
- If no match is found
- The standards are separate controlled publications; absence from a locally indexed excerpt is not permission.
Complete verification checklist
- Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
- Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
- Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
- Verify licence/import registration, labelling and testing requirements.
Official sources and legal role
India Cosmetics Rules 2020
General legal and import requirements; no complete open structured ingredient catalogue identified
Legal meaning: Official CDSCO rules and gazette updates; standards may require separate licensed sources
Available language: English
India BIS IS 4707 cosmetic ingredient standards
Complete current Part 2:2025 Annex A prohibited and Annex B restricted rows; Parts 1, 3 and 4 remain linked official checks
Legal meaning: Indian Standards referenced by the cosmetics regulatory framework; use the controlled current editions
Available language: English
What this market page can answer
Source and authority
Identify the official material and the regulator responsible for it: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
Language and scope
See whether usable English or bilingual material exists and what the mapped source actually covers. Current source language: English and Hindi.
Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.