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
317 matching recordsoil and extract Pinus cembra Pinus cembra twig leaf oil pinus cembra twig leaf extract (CAS No. 92202-04-5)
CAS 92202-04-5
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: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 112 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
oil and extract Pinus mugo Pinus mugo leaf oil; pinus mugo twig leaf extract; pinus mugo twig oil (CAS No. 90082-72-7)
CAS 90082-72-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 105 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
oil and extract Pinus nigra Pinus nigra bud/needle extract; pinus nigra twig leaf extract; pinus nigra twig leaf oil (CAS No. 90082-74-9)
CAS 90082-74-9
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: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 107 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
oil and extract Pinus pinaster Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil pinus pinaster twig leaf extract (CAS No. 90082-75-0)
CAS 90082-75-0
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: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 109 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
oil and extract Pinus pumila Pinus pumila twig leaf extract; pinus pumila twig leaf oil (CAS No. 97676-05-6)
CAS 97676-05-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 110 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
p-Methylaminophenol and its sulphate p-Methylamin- ophenol (CAS No. 150-75-4) p-Methylaminophenol sulphate (CAS No. 55-55-0/ 1936-57-8)
CAS 150-75-4; 55-55-0; 1936-57-8
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: 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 0.68 percent (as sulphate) 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 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 o in a temporary ‘black henna’ tatto the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 210 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde (CAS No. 5406-12-2) Cresylpropionaldehy- de p-Methyldihydro- cinnamaldehyde
CAS 5406-12-2 · EC 226-460-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.2 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 174 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
phosphate (CAS No. 20859-38-5/66115-19-3)
CAS 20859-38-5; 66115-19-3
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: 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 ammonium monofluoro phosphate. 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 26 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
resin Opopanax chironium (CAS No. 93384-32-8)
CAS 93384-32-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.6 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 179 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
species oil and extract Pinus Pinus strobus bark extract pinus strobus cone extract pinus strobus twig oil; pinus species twig leaf extract pinus species twig leaf oil (CAS No. 94266-48-5)
CAS 94266-48-5
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: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L ( )
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 111 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
trans-2-hexenal (CAS No. 6728-26-3)
CAS 6728-26-3 · EC 229-778-1
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)Oral products; and b)Other products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.002 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 161 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
trans-Rose ketone-1 ( ) (CAS No. 24720-09-0) (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-l- one (trans- -Damascone) α (trans-alpha-Damascone) 14
CAS 24720-09-0
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)Oral products; and b)Other products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.02 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 158 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
trans-Rose ketone-2 ( ) (CAS No. 23726-91-2) (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1- one trans- -Damascone) β (trans-beta- Damascone) 14
CAS 23726-91-2 · EC 245-842-1
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)Oral products; and b)Other products | Maximum authorised concentration: (b) 0.02 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 153 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
trans-Rose ketone-3 ( ) CAS No. 71048-82-3) 1- (2,6,6-Trimethyl-3-cycloh- exen-1-yl)-2-buten-l-one (trans-delta-Damascone) 1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-3- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-l- one (trans-delta-Damascone)
CAS 71048-82-3 · EC 275-156-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Oral products; and b)Other products. | Maximum authorised concentration: (b) 0.02 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 160 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
trans-Rose ketone-5 ( ) (CAS No. 39872-57-6) (E)-1-(2,4,4-Trimethyl-2- cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1- one (Isodamascone) 14
CAS 39872-57-6 · EC 254-663-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Maximum authorised concentration: 0.02 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 154 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
um) sulphate Oxyqui- noline sulphate (CAS No. /134-31-6)
CAS 134-31-6 · EC 205-137-1
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)Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hairs products; and b)Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in non-rinse off hair products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)0.3 percent (as base) and b)0.03 percent (as base)
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 51 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
var. Myroxylon balsamum extracts and pereirae distillates Balsam Peru oil, absolute and anhydrol (Balsam Oil Peru) (CAS No. 8007-00-9)
CAS 8007-00-9
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: 0.4 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 149 · 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.
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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