EU Ingredient Checker for Private Label Amazon Sellers
“Is this ingredient allowed in the EU?” — Use this page to get oriented: allowed, restricted (with conditions), or banned, plus where to look (CosIng, annexes). Then get a quote from an EU RP or safety assessor for your full formula.
Check an ingredient Full ingredient check pack tool Find EU/UK Responsible PersonsCosIng · Annex II–VI · Directional only — always validate with your RP or assessor
Ingredient lookup (directional)
Enter an INCI name or CAS number. We’ll show whether it’s typically allowed, restricted (with conditions), or banned in EU cosmetics, and which annex to check. This is not a legal determination — always confirm with CosIng and your RP or safety assessor.
Official source: EU CosIng database. For full formula review and CPSR/PIF, work with a qualified EU/UK Responsible Person.
Why private label and Amazon sellers ask “is this ingredient allowed?”
Private label sellers often receive a formula from a manufacturer or create a brief and need to confirm that the formula is legal in the EU before investing in an EU Responsible Person, CPSR, and listing. Checking key ingredients (actives, preservatives, UV filters, exfoliants) early avoids costly rework. Amazon may request compliance documentation that relies on a compliant formula; using banned or misused restricted ingredients can lead to delisting or liability. This checker gives you a directional answer and an annex reference so you can discuss with your manufacturer or RP before committing.
CosIng and EU annexes
CosIng is the European Commission’s database for cosmetic ingredient names (INCI) and regulatory status. Regulation 1223/2009 annexes: Annex II (substances prohibited in cosmetics), Annex III (restricted — max % and conditions), Annex IV (colorants), Annex V (preservatives), Annex VI (UV filters). Allowed ingredients not listed in these annexes are generally permitted subject to safety; restricted ingredients must be used within the stated conditions.
What to do when an ingredient is restricted: Check the relevant annex (usually Annex III, IV, V, or VI) and CosIng for the exact conditions: maximum concentration, allowed product types (e.g. rinse-off only), and any required warnings. If your intended use and concentration fall within the conditions, the ingredient may be compliant; a qualified safety assessor or RP should confirm and document this in the CPSR. If you are over the limit or outside the conditions, you’ll need to reformulate or get expert advice.
FAQ
Where can I check if an ingredient is allowed in EU cosmetics?
The EU CosIng database (ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing) is the official reference. Annexes II–VI of Regulation 1223/2009 list prohibited or restricted substances and conditions (e.g. max %).
What does restricted mean for an ingredient?
Restricted ingredients are allowed only under certain conditions (e.g. maximum concentration, product type, warnings). The annex specifies the conditions. A qualified safety assessor or RP can confirm compliance for your formula and use.
Is this checker a legal determination?
No. This page gives directional guidance and points you to CosIng and the regulation. For a definitive answer, you need a qualified Responsible Person or safety assessor and the full formula context.
My ingredient isn’t in the checker result — what does that mean?
The checker uses a short list of common banned and restricted examples. “Not in our short list” means we didn’t match it to that list; it does not mean the ingredient is approved. Many ingredients are allowed subject to general safety; others may be restricted or prohibited. Always verify in CosIng and with your RP or safety assessor.
I need a full formula check — where do I go?
Use our EU Ingredient Compliance Pre-Check to generate a quote-ready brief for an RP or safety assessor, or request EU/UK cosmetics compliance quotes for full formula review, CPSR, and PIF.
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