India cosmetic ingredient regulations
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- Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)
Official ingredient records
317 matching recordsBenzyl alcohol ( ) (CAS No. 100-51-6)
CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Solvent b)fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: 1)0.001 percent in leave on products 2)0.01 percent in rinse off products
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 45 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl benzoate (CAS No. 120-51-4)
CAS 120-51-4 · EC 204-402-9
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: 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 82 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Benzyl salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1)
CAS 118-58-1 · EC 204-262-9
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: 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 73 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Butoxydiglycol (CAS No. 112-34-5) diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DEGBE) (CAS No. 112-34-5)
CAS 112-34-5 · EC 203-961-6
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: Solvent in hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 9 percent No use in aerosol dispensers | Other limitations/requirements: (sprays)
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 182 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Butoxyethanol (CAS No. 111-76-2) ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
CAS 111-76-2 · EC 203-905-0
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)Solvent in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Solventin non- oxidativehair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: a)4.0 percent b)2.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a) b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 183 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
C - 22 alkyltrimethylammonium chloride Behentrimonium Chloride (21) (CAS No.: 17301-53-0)
CAS 17301-53-0 · EC 241-327-0
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)Rinse-off hair productsa)5.0 percent for the b)Leave-on hair products c)Leave-on face products | Maximum authorised concentration: individual concentra tion of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimo- nium chloride, steartrim-onium chlorideand behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum oncentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrim onium chloride set out in Sr. No. 266 b)3.0 percent for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in Sr. No. 266 (c) 3.0percent for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out Sr. No. 266 | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro organisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 267 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
C -alkyltrimethy 16 lammonium chloride 21 Cetrimonium Chloride ( ) (CAS No. 112-02-7) C -alkyltrimethyl 18 ammonium chloride 21 Steartrimonium chloride ( ) (CAS No. 112-03-8)
CAS 112-02-7; 112-03-8 · EC 203-928-6
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)Rinse-off hair products b)Leave-on hair products c)Leave-on face products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)2.5 percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimo- nium chloride b)1.0 percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimo- nium chloride; and c)0.5percent for the individual concentra- tions or the sum of the individual concentra- tions of cetrimonium chloride and streartri- monium chloride. | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 266 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Calcium fluoride (CAS No. 7789-75-5)
CAS 7789-75-5 · EC 232-188-7
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent. | Label conditions/warnings: Contains calcium fluoride. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 30 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Calcium fluorophosphate Calcium monofluoroph- osphate (CAS No. 7789-74-4)
CAS 7789-74-4 · EC 232-187-1
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains calcium monofluorophosph- ate. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 29 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Calcium hydroxide (CAS No. 1305-62-0)
CAS 1305-62-0 · EC 215-137-3
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: a)Hairstraighteners containingtwo components: Calcium hydroxide and a guanidine salt b) H adjuster for — p depilatories c)Other uses (for example, H adjuster, p processing aid) | Maximum authorised concentration: a)7 percent (as calcium hydroxide) | Other limitations/requirements: b) H <12.7 p c) H <11 p | Label conditions/warnings: a) 1)Contains alkali 2)Avoid contact with eyes 3)Can cause blindness; and 4)Keep out of reach of children. b) 1)Contains alkali 2)Avoid contact with eyes; and 3)Keep out of reach of children.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 17 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Camphor Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7- Trimethylbi-cyclo[2.2.1]-2- heptanone CAS No. 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
CAS 76-22-2; 21368-68-3; 464-49-3; 464-48-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: a)0,001 % in leave-on products; and b)0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 304 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Chlorates of alkali metals sodium chlorate (CAS No. 7775-09-9) Potassium chlorate (CAS No. 3811-04-9)(CAS No. 3811-04-9
CAS 7775-09-9; 3811-04-9 · EC 231-887-4
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)Tooth paste b)Other uses | Maximum authorised concentration: a)5 percent b)3 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 6 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'- methoxy- (8.alpha., 9R)- and its salts Quinine (CAS No. 130-95-0)
CAS 130-95-0 · EC 205-003-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair rinse-off products b)Hair leave-on products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)0.5 percent (as quinine base) b)0.2 percent (as quinine base)
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 21 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Cinnamyl alcohol (CAS No. 104-54-1)
CAS 104-54-1 · EC 203-212-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: 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 67 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Citronellol (±) -3,7- dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol Cit- ronellol (CAS No. 106-22-9/26489-01-0)
CAS 106-22-9; 26489-01-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: 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 83 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Commiphora erythrea Engler var. glabrescens Engler gum extract and oil Opoponax oil (CAS No. 93686-00-1)
CAS 93686-00-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.6 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 178 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis (2- hydroxyethyl) aminophenyl] vinyl]pyridin-1- ium]- ethyl]disulphide dimethanesulfonate HC Orange No 6 CAS No. 1449653-83-1
CAS 1449653-83-1
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: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: Methanesulfonates impuri- ties, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 310 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trime- thoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin -1-ium]butanoyl]aminoeth- yl] disulfanyl dichloride HC Yellow No 17 (CAS No.: 1450801-55-4)
CAS 1450801-55-4
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: 0.5 percent | Label conditions/warnings: “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 290 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2- hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl] vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]butan- oyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichloride HC Red No 17 (CAS. No.: 1449471-67-3)
CAS 1449471-67-3
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: a)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent a)Do not use with | Other limitations/requirements: nitrosating agents b)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg c)Keep in nitrite-free containers.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 289 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dichlorophen CAS No. 97-23-4
CAS 97-23-4 · EC 202-567-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent Contains dichlorophen
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 11 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Diethylene glycol (DEG) (CAS No. 111-46-6) - 2,2’ oxydiethanol
CAS 111-46-6 · EC 203-872-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: As traces in ingredients 0.1 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 181 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethyl- benzoyl)phosphine oxide (Trimethylbenzoyl dipheny- lphosphine oxide) (CAS. No. 75980-60-8)
CAS 75980-60-8 · EC 278-355-8
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: Artificial nail systems | Maximum authorised concentration: 5.0 percent Professional use | Label conditions/warnings: For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 306 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dipotassium fluorophos- phate Potassium monof- luorophosphate (CAS No. 14104-28-0)
CAS 14104-28-0
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains potassium monofluorophos phate. For fluoridated toothpaste, the following labelling is obligatory: er: use a ‘Children of 6 years and young pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 28 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Dipotassium hexafluor- osilicate Potassium fluorosilicate (CAS No. 16871-90-2)
CAS 16871-90-2 · EC 240-896-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains potassium fluorosilicate. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 41 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)- (4- methyl-2-sulfonatophe- nyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate Pigment Red 57 (CAS No.: 5858-81-1)
CAS 5858-81-1
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 non-oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.4 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 265 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium 5,7-dinitro-8- oxido-2-naphthalenesulfon- nate acid yellow 1 (CAS No. 846-70-8) CI 10316
CAS 846-70-8
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)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.2 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. For a) and b): Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if, 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 242 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium 5-amino-4- hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)nap- hthalene-2,7 disulpho- 15 nate( ) Acid Red 33 (CAS 3567-66-6) CI 17200
CAS 3567-66-6
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 non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 189 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2- methoxy-4-sulphonato-m- tolyl) azo]naphthalene-2-15 sulphonate ( ) Curry Red (CAS 25956-17-6) CI 16035
CAS 25956-17-6
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 non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.4 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 186 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium fluorophosph- ate sodium monofluoro- phosphate (CAS No. 10163-15-2 /7631-97-2)
CAS 10163-15-2; 7631-97-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains sodium monofluorophos phate. For fluoridated toothpaste, the following labelling is obligatory: hildren of 6 years and younger: use a ‘C pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 27 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Disodium hexafluorosilicate Sodium fluorosilicate (CAS No. 16893-85-9)
CAS 16893-85-9 · EC 240-934-8
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains sodium fluorosilicate. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ger: use a ‘Children of 6 years and youn pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 40 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2- nitrophenyl)amino)- HC Red No. 3 (CAS No: 2871-01-4)
CAS 2871-01-4 · EC 220-701-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)3.0percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.45 percent. For a) and (b): 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 and μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: For a): To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For a) and b): “Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘Black Henna . tattoo in the past’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 269 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethanol, 2-[(4- amino-2- methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amin- o]- and its salts HC Violet No 1 (CAS No. 82576-75-8)
CAS 82576-75-8 · EC 417-600-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.28 percentFor a) and b): | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25 percent 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For a) and b): Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 218 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl- L- arginate hydrochloride (16) Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl (CAS No. 60372-77-2 )
CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6
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)soap b)anti-dandruff shampoos and c)deodorants, not in form of spray. | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.8 percent For purposes other than | Other limitations/requirements: inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 202 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Fatty acid dialkylamides and dialkanolamides
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: Maximum secondary amine content 0.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)Do not usewith nitrosating systems b)Maximum secondary amine content:5 percent (applies to raw materials) c)Maximum nitrosami- ne content: 50 µg/kg; and d)Keepin nitrite-free containers
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 59 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Fluorescein,2',4',5',7'- tetrabromo- 4,5,6,7- tetrachloro- disodium salt (CI 45410) Acid Red 92 (CAS No. 18472-87-2)
CAS 18472-87-2 · EC 242-355-6
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)0.4 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 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 273 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Glyoxal (CAS No. 107-22-2)
CAS 107-22-2 · EC 203-474-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 100 mg/kg
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 99 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hexadecyl ammonium fluoride cetylamine hydrofluoride (CAS No. 3151-59-5)
CAS 3151-59-5 · EC 221-588-7
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains cetylamine hydrofluoride. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 36 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethyla- mino)-9-(2,4-disulphonato- phenyl) xanthylium, sodium 15 salt ( ) Acid Red 52 (CAS 3520-42-1) CI 45100
CAS 3520-42-1
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)0.6 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5 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 188 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydrogen peroxide (CAS No. 7722-84-1) and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide of the following substances in Annex II: No 1404, 1405 — and 1406
CAS 7722-84-1 · EC 231-765-0
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 products b)Skin products c)Nail hardening mixtures products d)Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products e)Tooth whitening or bleaching products f)Products intended for eyelashes | Maximum authorised concentration: a)12 percent of H O (40 volumes), present or released b)4 percent of H O , present or released c)2 percent of H O , present or released percent of H O , d)≤ 0.1 present or released e)>0.1 percent ≤ 6 percent of H O , present or released f)2 percent of H O , present or released | Other limitations/requirements: (e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. f)For professional use only | Label conditions/warnings: For (a) and (f): Wear suitable gloves. For (a) (b) (c) (e): Contains hydrogen peroxide. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H O present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. (f) To be printed on the label: 1)For professional use only 2)Avoid contact with eyes 3)Rinse eyes immediately if product 4)comes into contact with them and 5)Contains hydrogen peroxide.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 12 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydrolyzed wheat protein (CAS No. 94350-06-8 /222400-28-4 /70084-87-6 /100209-50-5)
CAS 94350-06-8; 222400-28-4; 70084-87-6; 100209-50-5
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 molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3.5 kDa
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 299 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydroquinone (CAS No. 123-31-9) 18
CAS 123-31-9 · EC 204-617-8
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: Artificial Nail System 0.02 percent (after mixing | Maximum authorised concentration: for use) | Other limitations/requirements: Professional Use only a)For professional use only | Label conditions/warnings: b)Avoid skin contact c)Read directions for use carefully
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 13 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydroquinone methyleth- er/Mequinol p-hydroxyan- isol (CAS No. 150-76-5)
CAS 150-76-5 · EC 205-769-8
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: Artificial nail systems 0.02 percent (after mixing | Maximum authorised concentration: for use) | Other limitations/requirements: For professional use only a)For professional use only | Label conditions/warnings: b)Avoid skin contact; and c)Read directions for use carefully.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 92 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydroxyethyl-3,4- methyle- nedioxyaniline and its hydrochloride Hydroxyethyl- 3,4-methyle- nedioxyaniline HCl (CAS No. 94158-14-2)
CAS 94158-14-2 · EC 303-085-5
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 1.5 percent: a)Do not use with nitrosating agents b)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg c)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘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: 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 226 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Hydroxypropyl bis(N- hydroxyethyl-p-phenylened- iamine) and its tetrahydrochloride Hydroxypropyl bis(N- hydroxyethyl-p-phenylened- iamine) (CAS No. 128729-30-6) Hydroxypropyl bis(N- hydroxyethyl-p-phenylened- iamine) HCl (CAS No. 128729-28-2)
CAS 128729-30-6; 128729-28-2 · EC 416-320-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: 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 0.4 percent (as tetrahydrochloride) | 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 220 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Indigofera tinctoria, dried and pulverised leaves of Indigofera tinctoria L Indigofera tinctoria leaf Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract Indigofera tinctoria extract (CAS No.84775-63-3)
CAS 84775-63-3
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: a)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 25 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 313 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Inorganic sulfites and (9) bisulfites
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)Oxidativehair dye products b) Hairstraightening products c)Self tanning products for the face; and d) Otherself tanning products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)0.67 percent (as free SO ) b)6.7 percent (as free SO ) c)0.45 percent (as free SO ); and d)0.40 percent (as free SO ) | Other limitations/requirements: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 96 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Isobergamate (CAS No. 68683-20-5) Menthadiene- 7-methyl formate
CAS 68683-20-5 · EC 272-066-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.1 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 165 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Isocyclogeraniol (CAS No. 68527-77-5) 2,4,6-Trimeth- yl- 3-cyclohexene-1- methanol
CAS 68527-77-5 · EC 271-282-2
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: 0.5 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 171 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Lithium hydroxide (CAS No. 1310-65-2)
CAS 1310-65-2 · EC 215-183-4
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 straightener b) Hadjuster for p depilatories c)Other uses as H p adjuster (for rinse off products only) | Maximum authorised concentration: a) 1)2 percent ( ) 2)4.5 percent ( ) | Other limitations/requirements: a) 1)General use 2)Professional use b) H <12.7 p c) H <11 p | Label conditions/warnings: a) 1) i)Contains alkali ii)Avoid contact with eyes iii)Can cause blindness; and iv)Keep out of reach of children. a) 2) i)For professional use only ii)Avoid contact with eyes and iii)Can cause blindness b) 1)Contains alkali 2)Keep out of reach of children and 3)Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 16 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Magnesium fluoride (CAS No. 7783-40-6)
CAS 7783-40-6 · EC 231-995-1
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: Oral products 0.10 percent calculated | Maximum authorised concentration: as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.10 percent | Label conditions/warnings: Contains magnesium fluoride. For fluoridated toothpaste the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.’
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 55 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
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Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4- Included scope
- All 1,614 prohibited Annex A rows and 317 numbered/lettered restricted Annex B rows from IS 4707 Part 2:2025; official checks remain for colourants, preservatives and UV filters in Parts 1, 3 and 4.
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- 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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