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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)

Official ingredient records

1614 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,4'-Diaminodiphenylamine (CAS No. 537-65-5) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 537-65-5 · EC 208-673-4

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 1282 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,4'-Dihydroxy-3,3'-(3-methylthiopropylidene) dicoumarin

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,5-Diamino-1-((4-Chlorophenyl)Methyl)-1H-Pyrazole Sulfate, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 163183-00-4)

CAS 163183-00-4

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 1191 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,5-Diamino-1-methylpyrazole and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 20055-01-0 / 21616-59-1)

CAS 20055-01-0; 21616-59-1

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 1190 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-m-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS No. 94082-85-6), when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 94082-85-6

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 1280 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4,6-Dimethyl-8 -butylcoumarin (CAS No. 17874-34-9), when used as a fragrance ingredient. -tert

CAS 17874-34-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4- -Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene (Musk Ambrette) (CAS No 83-66-9) tert.

CAS 83-66-9

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-butene-2-one (Anisylidene acetone) (CAS No. 943-88-4), when used as a fragrance ingredient.

CAS 943-88-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-(Phenylazo)resorcinol (solvent orange 1; CI 11920) (CAS No. 2051-85-6) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2051-85-6

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 1316 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Amino-2-nitrophenol (CAS No. 119-34-6)

CAS 119-34-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Amino-3-fluorophenol (CAS No. 399-95-1)

CAS 399-95-1

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 1215 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Aminoazobenzene (CAS No. 60-09-3)

CAS 60-09-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid (Sulfanilic acid) and its salts (CAS No. 121-57-3/515-74-2), when used as a substance in hair dye products.

CAS 121-57-3; 515-74-2 · EC 208-208-5

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 1230 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Aminosalicylic acid and its salts (CAS No. 65-49-6)

CAS 65-49-6

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

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

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Benzyloxyphenol and 4-ethoxyphenol (CAS No. 103-16-2/ 622-62-8)

CAS 103-16-2; 622-62-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Chloro-2-aminophenol, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 95-85-2)

CAS 95-85-2 · EC 202-458-9

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 1192 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Diethylamino-o-toluidine and its salts (CAS No. 148-71-0/24828-38-4/2051-79-8), when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 148-71-0; 24828-38-4; 2051-79-8 · EC 218-130-3

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 1283 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No. 2788-74-1) (N-Ethyl-3-Nitro PABA) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2788-74-1 · EC 412-090-2

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 1263 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Hydroxyindole, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 2380-94-1)

CAS 2380-94-1 · EC 219-177-2

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 1193 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene (CAS No. 1671-49-4)

CAS 1671-49-4

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 1503 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 56496-88-9)

CAS 56496-88-9

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 1194 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (toluene 2,4- diisocyanate) (CAS No. 584-84-9)

CAS 584-84-9

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 1098 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Nitro-m-phenylenediamine (CAS No. 5131-58-8) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products.

CAS 5131-58-8 · EC 225-876-3

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 1255 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Nitrobiphenyl (CAS No. 92-93-3)

CAS 92-93-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Nitrosophenol (CAS No. 104-91-6)

CAS 104-91-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Phenylazophenylene-1,3-diamine citrate hydrochloride (chrysoidine citrate hydrochloride) (CAS No. 5909-04-6)

CAS 5909-04-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Phenylbut-3-en-2-one (Benzylidene acetone) (CAS No. 122-57-6)

CAS 122-57-6

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-Vinylcyclohexene (CAS No. 100-40-3).

CAS 100-40-3

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 1572 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,2-benzenediamine dihydrochloride (CAS No. 159939-85-2)

CAS 159939-85-2

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 1519 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) (CAS No. 6535-42-8) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6535-42-8

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 1317 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-[(4-Nitrophenyl)azo]aniline (disperse orange 3) and its salts (CAS No. 730-40-5/70170-61-5), when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 730-40-5; 70170-61-5 · EC 211-984-8

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 1254 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-[4-(1,3-Dihydroxyprop-2-yl)phenylamino]-1,8-dihydroxy-5-nitroanthraquinone (CAS No. 114565-66-1)

CAS 114565-66-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group (150-13-0)

CAS 150-13-0 · EC 205-753-0

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS No. 67801-06-3/5862-77-1/68015-98-5/6219-69-8)

CAS 67801-06-3; 5862-77-1; 68015-98-5; 6219-69-8

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-o-Tolylazo-o-toluidine (CAS No. 97-56-3)

CAS 97-56-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 98-73-7)

CAS 98-73-7 · EC 202-696-3

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 1552 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-tert-Butylphenol (CAS No. 98-54-4)

CAS 98-54-4

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol (CAS No. 98-29-3)

CAS 98-29-3

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

4372-02-5) when used as a substance in hair dye products 2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)- -tetrabromo- benzoic acid; Fluorescein, 2’,4’,5’,7’ (solvent red 43) (CAS No. 15086-94-9), its disodium salt (acid red 87; CI 45380) (CAS No. 17372-87-1)and its aluminium salt (pigment red 90 : 1 aluminium lake) (CAS No. 15876-39-8) when used as a

4372-02-5) when used as a substance in hair dye products 2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)- -tetrabromo- benzoic acid; Fluorescein, 2’,4’,5’,7’ (solvent red 43) (CAS No. 15086-94-9), its disodium salt (acid red 87; CI 45380) (CAS No. 17372-

CAS 4372-02-5; 15086-94-9; 17372-87-1; 15876-39-8 · EC 240-005-7

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 1307 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5) Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (CAS No. 85-68-7)

CAS 85-68-7 · EC 201-622-7

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 1129 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5,12-Dihydroquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione (pigment violet 19; CI 73900) (CAS No. 1047-16-1) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 1047-16-1

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 1339 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5,5-Diphenyl-4-imidazolidone [Dexenitoin (*)] (CAS No. 3254-93-1)

CAS 3254-93-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5,6,12,13-Tetrachloroanthra(2,1,9- :6,5,10- )diisoquinoline-1,3,8,10 (2H,9H)-tetrone (CAS No. d’e’f’ def 115662-06-1)

CAS 115662-06-1

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

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazin-1-yl]-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione 2-nitrotoluene (CAS No. 88-72-2)

CAS 88-72-2

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

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

Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1142 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-(2,4-Dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran (CAS No. 41107-56-6)

CAS 41107-56-6

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 1044 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-(3-butyryl-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-[1-(ethoxyimino) propyl]-3-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one (CAS No. 138164-12-2)

CAS 138164-12-2

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 1164 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Amino-2,6-Dimethoxy-3-hydroxypyridine (CAS No.104333-03-1) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 104333-03-1

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 1281 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Amino-4-fluoro-2-methylphenol sulfate, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 163183-01-5)

CAS 163183-01-5

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 1195 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one (CAS No. 17630-75-0)

CAS 17630-75-0

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 1015 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Ethoxy-3-trichloromethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole (etridiazole-ISO) (CAS No. 2593-15-9)

CAS 2593-15-9

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 1035 · 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

  1. Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
  2. Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
  3. Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
  4. Verify licence/import registration, labelling and testing requirements.

Official sources and legal role

India Cosmetics Rules 2020

General legal and import requirements; no complete open structured ingredient catalogue identified

Legal meaning: Official CDSCO rules and gazette updates; standards may require separate licensed sources

Available language: English

India BIS IS 4707 cosmetic ingredient standards

Complete current Part 2:2025 Annex A prohibited and Annex B restricted rows; Parts 1, 3 and 4 remain linked official checks

Legal meaning: Indian Standards referenced by the cosmetics regulatory framework; use the controlled current editions

Available language: English

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Evidence status

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How to verify an ingredient for this market

  1. Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
  2. Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
  3. Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.