Cosmetics
CosIng - Cosmetic ingredient database
Common cosmetic ingredient names for labelling which have been compiled and updated by the Commission.
CosIng is the European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients contained in the:
The database , where you can find CAS, ELINCS or EINECS number, includes all data since the adoption of the Cosmetics Directive in 1976. Current data is listed as 'active', while historical data is listed as 'not active'.
References to scientific opinions of the scientific committee on consumer safety are restricted to those published on the internet.
You can find more information about INCI-names in the Personal Care Products Council website.
Please note that CosIng database has informative purpose and no legal value.
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CosIng is the European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients contained in the:
- Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Glossary of common ingredient names for the purpose of labelling cosmetic products placed on the market (as established by Decision (EU) 2019/701 of 5 April 2019)
- Opinions on cosmetic ingredients of the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (list of SCCS opinions)
The database , where you can find CAS, ELINCS or EINECS number, includes all data since the adoption of the Cosmetics Directive in 1976. Current data is listed as 'active', while historical data is listed as 'not active'.
References to scientific opinions of the scientific committee on consumer safety are restricted to those published on the internet.
You can find more information about INCI-names in the Personal Care Products Council website.
Please note that CosIng database has informative purpose and no legal value.
Search in the CosIng database ->
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