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)
What this list is
India regulates cosmetics under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act through the Cosmetics Rules 2020, and leans on BIS standards for composition. Imports additionally need registration before they may be sold.
- 1,931 Indian records: 1,614 prohibited, 317 restricted.
- The regulator is the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
- Imported cosmetics require CDSCO import registration, which is separate from any ingredient question.
- BIS standards such as IS 4707 set composition requirements and are referenced by the Rules.
India's ingredient rules sit inside a wider approval structure, and the ingredient answer alone will not get a product to market. The Cosmetics Rules 2020, made under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, govern manufacture and import, and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation administers them. An imported cosmetic needs registration with CDSCO before it may be sold, regardless of how unremarkable its formula is.
Composition is handled partly by reference. The Bureau of Indian Standards publishes standards for cosmetic products and their ingredients — IS 4707 among them — and the Rules pull those in. That means a complete Indian answer can require reading a standard that is published separately from the Rules and is not always freely available.
One further point of difference: India prohibits the import and manufacture of cosmetics tested on animals, and prohibits certain substances outright such as hexachlorophene and mercury compounds. The 1,931 records below carry the status the Indian source gives them.
Checked against
Official ingredient records
1931 matching recordsOxiranemethanol, 4-methylbenzene-sulfonate, (S)- (CAS No. 70987-78-9)
CAS 70987-78-9
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 1127 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Oxpheneridine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 546-32-7)
CAS 546-32-7
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 170 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Oxybis[chloromethane], bis (Chloromethyl) ether (CAS No. 542-88-1)
CAS 542-88-1
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 657 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
PEG- -di-p-Phenylenediamine (CAS No. 144644-13-3) 3,2’,2’
CAS 144644-13-3
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 1207 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed heavy (CAS No. 64742-70-7), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 64742-70-7
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 771 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin oils (petroleum), catalytic dewaxed light (CAS No. 64742-71-8), if they contain >3 percent w/w DMSO extract
CAS 64742-71-8
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 772 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin oils (petroleum), solvent-refined dewaxed heavy (CAS No. 92129-09-4), if they contain >3 percent DMSO extract w/w
CAS 92129-09-4
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 806 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, clay-treated (CAS No. 97926-77-7), if they contain > 0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w
CAS 97926-77-7
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 620 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp tar, silicic acid-treated (CAS No. 97926-78-8), if they contain >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w
CAS 97926-78-8
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 621 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar (CAS No. 92045-71-1), if they contain >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w
CAS 92045-71-1
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 612 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated (CAS No. 97926-76-6), if they contain >0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w
CAS 97926-76-6
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 619 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, hydrotreated (CAS No. 92045-72-2), if they contain > 0.005 percent benzo[a]pyrene w/w
CAS 92045-72-2
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 613 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paraformaldehyde (CAS No. 30525-89-4)
CAS 30525-89-4
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 1581 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Paramethasone (*) (CAS No. 53-33-8)
CAS 53-33-8
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 184 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Parethoxycaine (*) and its salts (CAS No. 94-23-5)
CAS 94-23-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 177 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract, Arachis Hypogaea Flour, Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract (8002-03-7) ARACHIS HYPOGAEA SPROUT EXTRACT. Hydrogenated Peanut Oil (68425-36-5) Peanut Acid (91051-35-3) Peanut Glycerides (91744-77-3) Peanut Oil PEG-6 Esters (68440-49-3) Peanutamide MEA (93572-05-5) Peanutamide MIPA Potassium Peanutate (61789-56-8) Sodium Peanutamphoacetate Sodium Peanutate (61789-57-9) Sulfated Peanut Oil (73138-79-1)
Peanut oil, extracts and derivatives Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract, Arachis Hypogaea Flour, Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract (8002-03-7) ARACHIS HYPOGAEA SPROUT EXTRACT. Hydrogenated Peanut Oil (68425-36-5) Peanut Acid (91051-35-3)
CAS 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3; 91744-77-3; 68440-49-3; 93572-05-5; 61789-56-8; 61789-57-9; 73138-79-1 · EC 270-350-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: Maximum concentration of peanut proteins: 0.5 ppm
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 298 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pelletierine and its salts (CAS No. 2858-66-4/4396-01-4)
CAS 2858-66-4; 4396-01-4
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 261 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pemoline (*) and its salts (CAS No. 2152-34-3) Iodine (CAS No. 7553-56-2)
CAS 2152-34-3; 7553-56-2
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 210 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Penconazole (ISO); 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)pentyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole (CAS No. 66246-88-6)
CAS 66246-88-6
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 1576 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pentachloroethane (CAS No. 76-01-7)
CAS 76-01-7
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 262 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pentachlorophenol and its alkali salts (CAS No. 87-86-5/131-52-2/7778-73-6)
CAS 87-86-5; 131-52-2; 7778-73-6
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 994 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate (*) (CAS No. 78-11-5)
CAS 78-11-5
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 263 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Pentylparaben) (CAS No. 6521-29-5)
CAS 6521-29-5
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 1351 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Perfluorononan-1-oic acid (CAS No. 375-95-1) and its sodium (CAS No. 21049-39-8) and ammonium (CAS No. 4149-60-4) salts
CAS 375-95-1; 21049-39-8; 4149-60-4
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 1384 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Perfluorooctanoic acid (CAS No. 335-67-1)
CAS 335-67-1
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 1564 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Perillaldehyde (CAS No. 2111-75-3) p-Mentha-1,8- dien-7-al
CAS 2111-75-3 · EC 218-302-8
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)Oral products; and b)Other products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.1 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 164 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrichloral (*) (CAS No. 78-12-6)
CAS 78-12-6
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 264 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (CAS No. 8009-03-8), 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 8009-03-8
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 886 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), alumina-treated (CAS No. 85029-74-9), 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 85029-74-9
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 888 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), carbon-treated (CAS No. 97862-97-0), 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 97862-97-0
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 890 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), clay-treated (CAS No. 100684-33-1), 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 100684-33-1
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 892 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), hydrotreated (CAS No. 92045-77-7), 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 92045-77-7
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 889 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), oxidised (CAS No. 64743-01-7), 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 64743-01-7
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 887 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petrolatum (petroleum), silicic acid-treated (CAS No. 97862-98-1), 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 97862-98-1
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 891 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum (CAS No. 8002-05-9)
CAS 8002-05-9 · EC 232-298-5
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 745 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum gases, liquefied (CAS No. 68476-85-7), if they contain >0.1 percent / Butadiene w w
CAS 68476-85-7
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 483 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum gases, liquefied, sweetened (CAS No. 68476-86-8), if they contain >0.1 percent / w w Butadiene
CAS 68476-86-8
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 484 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum gases, liquefied, sweetened, C fraction (CAS No. 92045-80-2), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w
CAS 92045-80-2
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 601 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum products, refinery gases (CAS No. 68607-11-4), if they contain >0.1 percent Butadiene w/w
CAS 68607-11-4
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 557 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other percent benzo[a]pyrene (CAS No. 90640-85-0, 92061- processing methods if they contain ≥ 0,005 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 1543 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenacemide (*) (CAS No. 63-98-9)
CAS 63-98-9
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 267 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenaglycodol (*) (CAS No. 79-93-6)
CAS 79-93-6
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 94 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenazinium, 3,7-diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenyl-, and its salts (CAS No. 477-73-6), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 477-73-6 · EC 207-518-8
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 1295 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenmetrazine (*), its derivatives and salts (CAS No. 134-49-6)
CAS 134-49-6
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 230 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol (CAS No. 108-95-2)
CAS 108-95-2 · EC 203-632-7
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 1150 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4- amino-], dihydrochloride 2,2'-methylenebis-4- aminophenol HCl (CAS No.: 27311-52-0/63969-46-0)
CAS 27311-52-0; 63969-46-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)1.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “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 285 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol, 2-Amino-5-Ethyl-, Hydrochloride 2-amino-5-ethylphenol HCl (CAS No.: 149861-22-3)
CAS 149861-22-3
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: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other limitations/requirements: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “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 272 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol, 2-Chloro-6- (ethylamino)-4-nitro-2-Ch- loro-6-ethylamino-4-nitro- phenol (CAS No. 131657-78-8)
CAS 131657-78-8 · EC 411-440-1
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: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)3.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,5 percent. a)and b) 1)Do not use with nitrosating systems 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. 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 196 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(1- propenyl) Isoeugenol (CAS No. 97-54-1/ 5932-68-3)
CAS 97-54-1; 5932-68-3 · EC 202-590-7
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) Oral products (b) Other products (b) 0.02 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a) b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: a)0.001 percent in leave on products and b)0.001 percent in rinse off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 71 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Phenol, 2-methoxy- 4-(2- propenyl) Eugenol (CAS No. 97-53-0)
CAS 97-53-0 · EC 202-589-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: a)0.001 percent in leave on products; and b)0.001 percent in rinse off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 69 · 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.
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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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