Is this an official compliance determination?

No. This tool generates a structured pre-check pack and questions to validate with a qualified Responsible Person (RP), safety assessor, or regulatory consultant. Always verify against the latest EU/UK requirements and your product context.

What should I provide to a safety assessor or RP for ingredient checks?

At minimum: the ingredient name in INCI (and CAS/EC if available), intended function, product type (leave-on/rinse-off/etc.), intended concentration (% w/w), target markets, and supporting supplier documents (CoA, SDS, spec, impurities, tox data if available).

Which compliance workstreams are usually triggered by ingredient questions?

Common follow-ons include labeling review (INCI naming, allergens, warnings), CPSR/PIF compilation, and (for EU/UK) product notification (CPNP/SCPN).

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Compliance Checker

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When to use this tool

Use this pre-check when you have a specific ingredient (or short list) and you need to know what to verify before going to market in the EU or UK. The tool does not decide compliance for you; it generates a structured pack that includes: (1) what to check in the EU cosmetics annexes and CosIng (e.g. prohibited, restricted by concentration or product type, or permitted with conditions), (2) labeling-related questions (INCI naming, allergens, warnings), and (3) a single copy-paste brief you can send to a Responsible Person or safety assessor to request a quote or a formal determination.

Product type and intended concentration matter because many restrictions in Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 depend on exposure: leave-on vs rinse-off, eye area, oral use, and percentage. Providing INCI (and CAS when available) reduces mix-ups with trade names or synonyms and helps your assessor look up the right substance in the annexes and CosIng.

Ingredient check pack generator

Provide INCI/CAS, product type, and intended % so the output matches how RPs and safety assessors actually triage ingredient questions.

Ingredient name (INCI preferred) *

CAS (optional)

Intended function

Product type / exposure *

Intended concentration (% w/w) *

Target markets

EU UK

Extra context (optional)

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Output

Paste this into an email to a Responsible Person / safety assessor or use it as internal documentation.

Fill the form and click “Generate pack”.

After you get the pack

Use the generated brief in an email or RFP to an EU/UK Responsible Person or safety assessor. They will confirm annex status, any restrictions or warnings, and whether your intended use and concentration are acceptable. From there, typical next steps include: full formula review, CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) and PIF (Product Information File) compilation, labeling review (including INCI order and allergen disclosure), and product notification (CPNP in the EU, SCPN in the UK). If you need a quick “allowed / restricted / banned” lookup without the full brief, use our EU Ingredient Checker (Private Label / Amazon).

FAQ

What does “allowed / restricted / prohibited” actually mean?

In practice: you must check whether an ingredient is prohibited, restricted by conditions (e.g., max %, product type limitations, warnings), or only permitted for certain functions (e.g., colorants/preservatives/UV filters). This tool creates a pack to validate those points with a qualified expert.

Why does leave‑on vs rinse‑off matter?

Exposure changes the risk profile. Restrictions often depend on usage scenario (leave‑on/rinse‑off, eye area, oral use), concentration, and population.

Is INCI different from CAS?

Yes. Labels use INCI ingredient names; CAS is a chemical identifier. Providing both (when you can) helps avoid confusion with synonyms and trade names.

What if my ingredient is a nanomaterial or has impurities?

Include that in “Extra context” when you generate the pack. Nanomaterials and certain impurities can trigger additional checks under the regulation; your brief will flag the need for the assessor to consider them.

Can I use this for multiple ingredients at once?

The tool is designed for one ingredient per run to keep the brief focused. For a full formula, run it for the most critical ingredients (e.g. preservatives, UV filters, actives) or send the full formula to an RP/safety assessor and use the tool’s output as a template for how to describe each ingredient.

References to open while validating

These are starting points for manual verification. Always check the current consolidated text and the latest guidance/opinions relevant to your ingredient.

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (Eur‑Lex)
CosIng ingredient database

Disclaimer: This is an informational pre-check tool, not a compliance determination. For launch decisions, use a qualified Responsible Person (EU/UK), safety assessor, and regulatory counsel as needed.