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 recordsVerbena absolute ( Lippia Kunth.) (CAS No. citriodora 8024-12-2)
CAS 8024-12-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.2 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 201 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Verbena essential oils Kunth.) and derivatives other than absolute (CAS No. 8024-12- (Lippia citriodora 2), when used as a fragrance ingredient.
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 443 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Vinclozolin (CAS No. 50471-44-8)
CAS 50471-44-8
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 721 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Vinyl acetate (CAS No. 108-05-4)
CAS 108-05-4 · EC 203-545-4
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 1568 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Vinyl chloride monomer (CAS No. 75-01-4)
CAS 75-01-4 · EC 200-831-0
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 332 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Warfarin (*) and its salts (CAS No. 81-81-2)
CAS 81-81-2
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 201 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Waste solids, coal-tar pitch coking (CAS No. 92062-34-5), if they contain >0.005 percent w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 92062-34-5
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 614 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzenesulp- honate (entry 27) and zinc pyrithione (entry 101 and IS 4707 (part 3), entry 8) zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 1 percent (as zinc)
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 24 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Xylidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives (CAS No. 1300-73-8)
CAS 1300-73-8
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 33 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Xylometazoline (*) and its salts (CAS No. 526-36-3)
CAS 526-36-3
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 311 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Yohimbine and its salts (CAS No. 146-48-5)
CAS 146-48-5
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 335 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulphonate zinc phenol- sulfonate (CAS No. 127-82-2) Ammonium monofluoro-
CAS 127-82-2 · EC 204-867-8
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: Deodorants, antiper- spirants and astringent lotions | Maximum authorised concentration: 6 percent calculated as percent of anhydrous substance | Label conditions/warnings: Avoid contact with eyes
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 25 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ziram (CAS No. 137-30-4)
CAS 137-30-4
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 998 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Zirconium and its compounds, with the exception of the substances listed under reference number 52 in Annex B, and the zirconium lakes, pigments or salts of the colouring agents when listed in Part 1 of
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 387 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Zoxazolamine (*) (CAS No. 61-80-3)
CAS 61-80-3
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 24 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[(Tolyloxy)methyl]oxirane, cresyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 26447-14-3)
CAS 26447-14-3
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 1024 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[(m-Tolyloxy)methyl]oxirane (CAS No. 2186-25-6)
CAS 2186-25-6
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 1022 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[(p-Tolyloxy)methyl]oxirane (CAS No. 2186-24-5)
CAS 2186-24-5
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 1021 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[2], 31748-25-1 [3], 37321-15-6 [4], ] 12519-85-6 [5]) Dinickel hexacyanoferrate (CAS No. 14874-78-3)
CAS 31748-25-1; 37321-15-6; 12519-85-6; 14874-78-3
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 1447 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[3, -Dimethyl[1, -biphenyl]-4, -diyl]diammonium bis(hydrogen sulphate) (CAS No. 64969-36-4) 3’ 1’ 4’
CAS 64969-36-4
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 706 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[4-(4-Hydroxy-3-iodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl]acetic acid (Tiratricol (*)) and its salts (CAS No. 51-24-1)
CAS 51-24-1
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 5 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[4-[[4-anilino-1-naphthyl][4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1 ylidene]dimethylammonium chloride (basic blue 26; CI 44045) (CAS No. 2580-56-5) when used as a
CAS 2580-56-5
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 1313 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
[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-Hydroxy-8-[(2- methoxyphenyl)azo]-2- naphthyl]trimethylammoniu m chloride Basic Red 76 (CAS No.: 68391-30-0)
CAS 68391-30-0 · EC 269-941-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: 2.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 270 · 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
a) -Phenylenediamine p and its salts -Phenylenediamine p (CAS No. 106-50-3) -Phenylenediamine HCl p (CAS No. 624-18-0) -Phenylenediamine p Sulphate (CAS No. 16245-77-5)
CAS 106-50-3; 624-18-0; 16245-77-5 · EC 203-404-7
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: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other limitations/requirements: a)General use b)Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 percent calculated as free base | Label conditions/warnings: (a) To be printed on the label: 1)The mixing ratio 2)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 and 3) Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: i)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, ii)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, iii)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. iv)Contains Phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows. (b) To be printed on the label: 1)The mixing ratio 2)For professional use only. 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 and 3) Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: i)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair iii) you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past iv)Contains phenylenediamines; and v)Wear suitable gloves.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 8a · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
a) Alkali sulphides b) Alkaline earth sulphides
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)Depilatories b)Depilatories | Maximum authorised concentration: a)2 percent (as sulphur) b)6 percent (as sulphur) | Other limitations/requirements: H a)Keep out of reach of children. p ≤ 12.7 | Label conditions/warnings: Avoid contact with eyes; and b)Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 23 · 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
alpha-terpinene; p-mentha- 1,3-diene -terpinene α (CAS No. 99-86-5)
CAS 99-86-5 · EC 202-795-1
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: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 126 · 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
b)p-Phenylenediamine and its salts p- Phenylene- diamine (CAS No. 106-50-3) p-Phenylenedia- mine HCl (CAS No. 624-18-0) p-Phenylenedia- mine sulphate (CAS No. 16245-77-5)
CAS 106-50-3; 624-18-0; 16245-77-5 · EC 203-404-7
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: Products intended for coloring eyelashes. | Other limitations/requirements: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 percent calculated as free base For professional use only. | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: 1)The mixing ratio 2)For Professional use only 3)The prduct can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions 4)This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16; and 5) Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be colored if the consumer: i)has a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)has ever experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eye lashes iii) has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black oo in the past." henna’ tatt iv)Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them v)Contains phenylenediamines; and vi)Wear suitable gloves.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 8b · 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
c) -[(2-nitro-1,4- Ethanol, 2,2’ phenylene) diimino] bis- (9CI) -Bis(2 Hydroxyeth- yl)- N,N’ 2-Nitro-p-Phenylene- diamine (CAS No. 84041-77-0)
CAS 84041-77-0 · EC 281-856-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions, the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent. b)1.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions, the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent. For a) and b): 1)Donot use with nitrosating agent 2)Maximum Nitrosamine content 50 µg/kg; and 3)Keep in nitrite free container. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: 1)The mixing ratio; and 2)Hair colourants 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: i)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring hair.; and iii)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ttoo in the ‘black henna’ ta past."
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 8c · 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
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
Comparing this market's imported rules against every other market's for the same substance. A market with no imported rule for a substance is left out of that comparison rather than treated as permitting it.
A formula cleared elsewhere can fail here.
Permitted here under conditions and prohibited, or more tightly held, elsewhere — so a formula built for this market may not travel.
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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
What this market page can answer
Source and authority
Identify the official material and the regulator responsible for it: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
Language and scope
See whether usable English or bilingual material exists and what the mapped source actually covers. Current source language: English and Hindi.
Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.