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India cosmetic ingredient regulations

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

Official ingredient records

1614 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Glass microfibres of representative composition

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 1381 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Glucocorticoids (Corticosteroids)

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Glufosinate ammonium (ISO); ammonium 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyrate (CAS No. 77182-82-2)

CAS 77182-82-2

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 1415 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Glutethimide (*) and its salts (CAS No. 77-21-4)

CAS 77-21-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Glycyclamide (*) (CAS No. 664-95-9)

CAS 664-95-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Gold salts

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Guaifenesin (*) (CAS No. 93-14-1)

CAS 93-14-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Guanethidine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 55-65-2)

CAS 55-65-2

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

HC green No. 1 (CAS No. 52136-25-1)

CAS 52136-25-1 · EC 257-687-7

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 1211 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

HC orange No. 3 (CAS No. 81612-54-6)

CAS 81612-54-6

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 1210 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

HC red No. 8 and its salts (CAS No. 97404-14-3,13556-29-1)

CAS 97404-14-3; 13556-29-1

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 1212 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

HC yellow No. 11 (CAS No. 73388-54-2)

CAS 73388-54-2

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 1209 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Haloperidol (*) (CAS No. 52-86-8)

CAS 52-86-8

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 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

Heptachlor (CAS No. 76-44-8)

CAS 76-44-8

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 1078 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Heptachlor-epoxide (CAS No. 1024-57-3)

CAS 1024-57-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexabromocyclododecane [1], 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane [2] (CAS No. 25637-99-4 [1], 3194-55-6 [2])

CAS 25637-99-4; 3194-55-6

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 1549 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexachlorobenzene (CAS No. 118-74-1)

CAS 118-74-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexachloroethane (CAS No. 67-72-1)

CAS 67-72-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexaethyl tetraphosphate (CAS No. 757-58-4)

CAS 757-58-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexahydrocoumarin (CAS No. 700-82-3), when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 700-82-3

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.

Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1112 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexahydrocyclopenta(c)pyrrole-1-(1H)-ammonium N-ethoxycarbonyl-N-(p-tolylsulfonyl)azanide

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 1046 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexamethylphosphoric-triamide (CAS No. 680-31-9)

CAS 680-31-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexan-2-one (Methyl butyl ketone) (CAS No. 591-78-6)

CAS 591-78-6

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 1054 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexane (CAS No. 110-54-3)

CAS 110-54-3 · EC 203-777-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hexapropymate (*) (CAS No. 358-52-1)

CAS 358-52-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Holmes and its galenical preparations (CAS No. 84696-42-4) Pilocarpus jaborandi

CAS 84696-42-4 · EC 283-649-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrazides and their salts for example, Isoniazid (*) (CAS No. 54-85-3)

CAS 54-85-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrazine, its derivatives and their salts (CAS No. 302-01-2)

CAS 302-01-2

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydroabietyl alcohol (CAS No. 13393-93-6), when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 13393-93-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68476-40-4), if they contain >0.1 percent / Butadiene w w 3-4

CAS 68476-40-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68476-42-6), if they contain >0.1 percent / Butadiene w w 4-5

CAS 68476-42-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68514-31-8), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene. w/w 1-4

CAS 68514-31-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68527-16-2), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w 1-3

CAS 68527-16-2

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68606-25-7), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w 2-4

CAS 68606-25-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 68606-26-8), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w 3

CAS 68606-26-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C (CAS No. 87741-01-3), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w 4

CAS 87741-01-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , 1,3-butadiene- and isobutene-free (CAS No. 95465-89-7), if they contain >0.1 4 percent Butadiene w/w

CAS 95465-89-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , C -rich (CAS No. 68476-49-3), if they contain >0.1 percent / Butadiene w w 2-4 3

CAS 68476-49-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , arom. rich (CAS No. 97722-04-8) 26-55

CAS 97722-04-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , arom. rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate (CAS No. 95371-05-4), if they 16-32 contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

CAS 95371-05-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , arom.-rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate (CAS No. 95371-04-3), if they 13-30 contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

CAS 95371-04-3

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.

Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 819 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , dearomatised (CAS No. 97862-81-2), if they contain >3 percent DMSO w/w 27-42 extract

CAS 97862-81-2

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.

Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 832 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , dearomatised (CAS No. 97926-68-6), if they contain >3 percent DMSO w/w 27-45 extract

CAS 97926-68-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , debutanizer fraction (CAS No. 68527-19-5), if they contain >0.1 percent w/w 1-4 Butadiene

CAS 68527-19-5

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , dewaxed deasphalted hydrotreated vacuum distn. Residues (CAS No. 95371-07-37-68 6), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated (CAS No. 97926-70-0), if they contain >3 percent DMSO w/w 20-58 extract

CAS 97926-70-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated deasphalted vacuum distn. Residues (CAS No. 95371-08-7), if they 37-65 contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

CAS 95371-08-7

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated distillates, distn. Lights (CAS No. 97862-82-3), if they contain >3 17-30 percent DMSO extract w/w

CAS 97862-82-3

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.

Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 833 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted atm. distn. residue, distn. lights (CAS No. 97675-17-30 87-1), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted distn. residue, vacuum distn. lights (CAS No. 17-40 97722-06-0), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w

CAS 97722-06-0

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

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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

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

  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.