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Our complete ingredient database, searchable by INCI name, CAS number, or function. Each entry shows concern level, regulatory status across EU, India, US, and Korea, key safety notes, allergen flags, CMR status, and more.
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India Cosmetic Regulations
The landscape is tightening. Here is what you need to know.
Drugs & Cosmetics Act
India's primary regulation, governs manufacture, sale, and import. No legal definition of 'clean' or 'natural'.
INCI Compliance
Products sold in India must list ingredients in INCI format. Many brands still don't comply fully.
EU Banned List
The Clean Sheet cross-references the EU's list of 1,328 banned cosmetic substances. India's regulation is far less restrictive.
Ingredient glossary
The terms you need to know when reading a skincare label.
INCI
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients
The standardized system for naming cosmetic ingredients used globally. By law in India and the EU, all ingredients must be listed in INCI format.
Endocrine Disruptors
Chemicals that interfere with hormonal systems
Chemicals that mimic or block hormones in the body. Common examples in cosmetics include parabens, oxybenzone, and triclosan. Linked to reproductive issues and developmental problems.
Formaldehyde Releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde
Preservatives used in cosmetics that release small amounts of formaldehyde over time. Formaldehyde is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen. Commonly found in hair products and moisturizers.
Leave-on vs Rinse-off
Product usage type that affects safety assessment
Leave-on products (serums, moisturizers, sunscreens) have prolonged skin contact and carry higher exposure risk. Rinse-off products (cleansers, shampoos) are evaluated more leniently.
SCCS
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
The EU body that provides scientific opinions on the safety of cosmetic ingredients. The Clean Sheet uses SCCS guidelines as a primary reference.
Parabens
Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, etc.
Synthetic preservatives widely used in cosmetics. Linked to estrogen mimicry. The EU has restricted several parabens. Common in moisturizers, shampoos, and makeup.
SLS / SLES
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Common surfactants (lathering agents). SLS is a known skin and eye irritant that can disrupt the skin barrier. SLES is milder but may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen.
Oxybenzone
Benzophenone-3
A chemical UV filter found in sunscreens. Acts as an endocrine disruptor and accumulates in the body. Banned in Hawaii and Palau due to coral reef toxicity.
Fragrance / Parfum
Undisclosed fragrance mixture
A catch-all ingredient that can contain up to 3,000 individual chemicals, many of which are allergens or sensitizers. Brands are not required to disclose individual fragrance components in most markets.