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
1614 matching records[4]) Nickel boride (NiB) [1], Dinickel boride [2], Trinickel boride [3], Nickel boride [4], Dinickel silicide [5], Nickel disilicide [6], Dinickel phosphide [7], Nickel boron phosphide [8] (CAS No. 12007-00-0 [1], 12007-01-1 [2], 12007-02-2 [3], 12619-90-8 [4], 12059-14-2 [5], 12201-89-7 [6], 12035-64-2 [7], 65229-23-4 [8])
[4]) Nickel boride (NiB) [1], Dinickel boride [2], Trinickel boride [3], Nickel boride [4], Dinickel silicide [5], Nickel disilicide [6], Dinickel phosphide [7], Nickel boron phosphide [8] (CAS No. 12007-00-0 [1], 12007-01-1 [2], 12007-02-2 [3], 12619-90-
CAS 12007-00-0; 12007-01-1; 12007-02-2; 12619-90-8; 12059-14-2; 12201-89-7; 12035-64-2; 65229-23-4
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 1466 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[6-[[3-Chloro-4-(methylamino)phenyl]imino]-4-methyl-3-oxocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-yl]urea (CAS No. 56330-88-2) (HC Red No. 9) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 56330-88-2 · EC 260-116-4
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 1278 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] CAS No.CAS No. 12267-73-1 [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] CAS No.13840-56-7 [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12] CAS No.12179-04-3 [12] Perboric acid, sodium salt [1] Perboric acid, sodium salt, monohydrate [2] Perboric acid (HBO(O2)), 6) sodium salt, monohydrate [3] (CAS No. 11138-47-9 [1], 12040-72-1 [2], 10332-33-9 [3])
[7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] CAS No.CAS No. 12267-73-1 [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] CAS No.13840-56-7 [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrat
CAS 12267-73-1; 13840-56-7; 12179-04-3; 11138-47-9; 12040-72-1; 10332-33-9
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 1403 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[Oxalylbis(iminoethylene)]bis[(o-chlorobenzyl)diethylammonium] salts, for example, ambenonium chloride (*) (CAS No. 115-79-7)
CAS 115-79-7
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 130 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[[1, -Biphenyl]-4, -diyl]diammonium sulphate (CAS No. 531-86-2) 1’ 4’
CAS 531-86-2
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 697 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
a mixture of: disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl) pyrazol-4-yl) penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-
a mixture of: disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl) pyrazol-4-yl) penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sul
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 1131 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
acid (1 : 3) Diammonium 1-hydroxy-2-(4-(4-carboxyphenylazo)-2,5-dimethoxyphenylazo)-7-amino-3- naphthalenesulfonate (CAS No. 150202-11-2)
CAS 150202-11-2
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 1491 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
as a substance in hair dye products -Tetraiodofluorescein (CAS No. 15905-32-5), its disodium salt (Acid Red 51; CI 45430) ( 2’,4’,5’,7’ CAS No. 16423-68-0) and its aluminium salt (pigment red 172 aluminium lake) ( CAS No. 12227-78-0)when used as a substance in hair dye products
as a substance in hair dye products -Tetraiodofluorescein (CAS No. 15905-32-5), its disodium salt (Acid Red 51; CI 45430) ( 2’,4’,5’,7’ CAS No. 16423-68-0) and its aluminium salt (pigment red 172 aluminium lake) ( CAS No. 12227-78-0)when used as a substan
CAS 15905-32-5; 16423-68-0; 12227-78-0 · EC 235-440-4
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 1310 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
as a substance in hair dye products Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-diethylamino)phenyl)(2,4- disulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1- ylidene)- N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, sodium salt (acid blue 1; CI 42045) (CAS No. 129-17-9) when
CAS 129-17-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1328 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
b)Colouring agent CI 42555-2 Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A) (*) (CAS No. 14779-78-3)
CAS 14779-78-3 · EC 238-849-6
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 378 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
be below 1 mg/kg. (CAS No. 3902-71-4/298-81-7/484-20-8). Oil from the seeds of L. (CAS No. 84603-73-6) Laurus nobilis
CAS 3902-71-4; 298-81-7; 484-20-8; 84603-73-6
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 356 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (Diethylhexyl phthalate) (CAS No. 117-81-7)
CAS 117-81-7 · EC 204-211-0
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 665 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) ether (Dimethoxydiglycol) (CAS No. 111-96-6)
CAS 111-96-6 · EC 203-924-4
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 664 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate (CAS No. 117-82-8)
CAS 117-82-8
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 666 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Distillates (petroleum), intermediate paraffinic, clay-treated (CAS No. 100683-99-6), 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 100683-99-6
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 874 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Gas oils, paraffinic (CAS No. 93924-33-5), except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 93924-33-5
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 866 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated middle distillate, distn. Lights (CAS No. 97675-85-9), except if the 16-20 full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a
CAS 97675-85-9
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 868 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Hydrocarbons, C , hydrotreated paraffinic, distn. Lights (CAS No. 97675-86-0), except if the full 12-20 refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a
CAS 97675-86-0
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 869 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Hydrocarbons, C , solvent-extd. light naphthenic (CAS No. 97722-08-2), except if the full refining 11-17 history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 97722-08-2
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 870 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Lubricating greases (CAS No. 74869-21-9), 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 74869-21-9
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 875 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
carcinogen Slack wax (petroleum), carbon-treated (CAS No. 100684-49-9), 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 100684-49-9
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 885 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
chloroprene (stabilized); 2-Chlorobuta-1,3-diene (CAS No. 126-99-8)
CAS 126-99-8
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 1117 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
contain >0.1 percent / Butadiene w w Gases (petroleum), reforming hydrotreater, hydrogen-methane-rich (CAS No. 68478-03-5), if they
CAS 68478-03-5
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 522 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate. (Methylenebis(4,1-phenylenazo(1-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-1,2-dihydro-6-hydroxy-4-methyl-2- oxopyridine-5,3-diyl)))- -dipyridinium dichloride dihydrochloride 1,1’
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 1132 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
diethoxyphenyl)azo]-3-[(3-phosphonophenyl) azo]benzoic acid (CAS No. 163879-69-4) 2-{4-(2-ammoniopropylamino)-6-[4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-2-methoxy-4-sulfamoylphenylazo)-2 sulfonatonaphth-7-ylamino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylamino}-2-aminopropyl formate
CAS 163879-69-4
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 1167 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
dihydroxypropoxymethyl)-2-methylacrylamide 1,3,5-tris-[( and )-2,3-Epoxypropyl]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-( , , )-trione (Teroxirone) (CAS 2S 2R 1H 3H 5H No. 59653-74-6)
CAS 59653-74-6
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 742 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
dye products, including eyebrow dye products, and eyelash dye products. Phosmet (ISO); S-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H - isoindol-2-yl)methyl]-O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate; O,O-dimethyl-S-phthalimidomethyl phosphorodithioate (CAS No. 732-11-6).
CAS 732-11-6
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 1359 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
e-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 1380 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
epoxypropyl)phenoxy)phenol and 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol Costus root oil ( clarke) (CAS No. 8023-88-9), when used as a fragrance ingredient Saussurea lappa
epoxypropyl)phenoxy)phenol and 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)-2- hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol Costus root oil ( clarke) (CAS No. 8023-88-9), when used as a frag
CAS 8023-88-9
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 1110 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
extract Residual oils (petroleum), hydrotreated (CAS No. 64742-57-0), if they contain >3 percent DMSO w/w
CAS 64742-57-0
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 763 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
hair dye products 4-[(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine (CAS No. 3248-93-9) and its hydrochloride salt (Basic Violet 14; CI 42510) (CAS No. 632-99-5) when used as a substance
CAS 3248-93-9; 632-99-5
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 1302 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:3) Malachite green hydrochloride (CAS No. 569-64-2); Malachite green oxalate (CAS No. 18015-76-4)
CAS 569-64-2; 18015-76-4 · EC 209-322-8
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 1162 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
hygiene, and provided that safrole is not present in toothpastes intended specifically for children. 5,5'-Di-isopropyl-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diyl dihypoiodite (thymol iodide) (CAS No. 552-22-7)
CAS 552-22-7
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 358 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
in hair dye products 4 ,5 -Dibromo-3 -dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran- -[9H]xanthene]-3- - ’ ’ ’,6’ 1(3H),9’ one; 4’,5’ Dibromofluorescein; (solvent red 72) ( CAS No. 596-03-2) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) (CAS No.
CAS 596-03-2
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 1306 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
in hair dye products 4-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenylazo)benzenesulphonic acid (CAS No. 2050-34-2) and its sodium salt (acid orange 6; CI 14270) (CAS No. 547-57-9) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 2050-34-2; 547-57-9
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 1303 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
m-Phenylenediamine, 4-(phenylazo)-, (CAS No. 495-54-5) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 495-54-5
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 1266 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
m-Tolylidene diisocyanate (toluene diisocyanate) (CAS No. 26471-62-5)
CAS 26471-62-5
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 1099 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
o-Anisidine (CAS No. 90-04-0)
CAS 90-04-0
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 692 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
o-Dianisidine based azo dyes
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 694 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
o-Tolidine based dyes
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 708 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
percent market is ≥ 0,1 w/w Methylhydrazine (CAS No. 60-34-4).
CAS 60-34-4
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 1611 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
percent mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 w/w Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (1 : 1)); [formaldehyde released -trimethyl-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol]; [HPT] if the maximum theoretical from α,α,α concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the
percent mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 w/w Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (1 : 1)); [formaldehyde released -trimethyl-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol]; [HPT] if the maximum theoretical from α,α,α concen
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 1610 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
perfluorooctane sulfonate [3], Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate; ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate [4], Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate; lithium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate [5] (CAS No. 1763-23-1 [1], 2795-39-3 [2], 70225-14-8 [3], 29081-56-9 [4], 29457-72-5 [5]) Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid; heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid [1], Potassium perfluorooctanesulfonate; potassium heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonate [2], Diethanolamine
perfluorooctane sulfonate [3], Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate; ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate [4], Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate; lithium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate [5] (CAS No. 1763-23-1 [1], 2795-39-3 [2], 70225-14-8 [3], 29081-56-9
CAS 1763-23-1; 2795-39-3; 70225-14-8; 29081-56-9; 29457-72-5
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 1497 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
preparations) (CAS No. 8012-96-2)
CAS 8012-96-2
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 213 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
produced is not a carcinogen Alkanes, C -branched and linear (CAS No. 90622-53-0), except if the full refining history is known 12-26 and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 90622-53-0
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 863 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
products 5-((4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl)azo)-1,4-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolium (CAS No. 12221-52-2) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 12221-52-2
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 1265 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
products N-Methyl-1,4-diaminoanthraquinone, reaction products with epichlorohydrin and monoethanolamine (CAS No. 158571-57-4) (HC Blue No 4) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 158571-57-4
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 1229 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
products. 3-[(4-(Acetylamino)phenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulfo-2- naphthalenyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and its salts (CAS No. 3441-14-3), when used as a substance in hair dye products.
CAS 3441-14-3 · EC 222-348-4
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 1242 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate) (CAS No. 140698-96-0) A -methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6- mixture of: reaction product of 4,4’ diazo-5,6-dihydro-5- -methylenebis[2-(4- oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:2) and reaction product of 4,4’
resorcinolbis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate) (CAS No. 140698-96-0) A -methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6- mixture of: reaction product of 4,4’ diazo-5,6-dihydro-5- -methylenebis[2-(4- oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:2)
CAS 140698-96-0
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 1161 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
sodium salt [9] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [10] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [11] (CAS No. 12280-03-4 [1], 10377-81-8 [2], 68003-13-4 [3], 12712-38-8 [4], [5], 1332-07-6 [6], 1330-43-4 [7], 12267-73-1 [8], 13840-56-7 [9], 1303-96-4 [10], 12179-04-3 [11]). Sodium perborate [1] Sodium peroxometaborate; sodium peroxoborate [2] (CAS No. 15120-21-5 [1] 7632-04-4 [2] 10332-33-9 [2] 10486-00-7[2])
sodium salt [9] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [10] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [11] (CAS No. 12280-03-4 [1], 10377-81-8 [2], 68003-13-4 [3], 12712-38-8 [4], [5], 1332-07-6 [6], 1330-43-4 [7], 12267-73-1 [8],
CAS 12280-03-4; 10377-81-8; 68003-13-4; 12712-38-8; 1332-07-6; 1330-43-4; 12267-73-1; 13840-56-7; 1303-96-4; 12179-04-3; 15120-21-5; 7632-04-4; 10332-33-9; 10486-00-7 · EC 215-566-6
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 1401 · 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.
How India differs from other markets
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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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