COSMOS APPROVED raw materials (without organic content)
This is a non-exhaustive list and only contains non organic raw materials which have been applied for approval and can be used in the composition of cosmetic products certified to the COSMOS-standard.
A separate list contains certified raw materials that have organic content.
The technical verification of these raw materials is based on the documentary evidence provided by their manufacturer and applies to the current year.
NOTE : the raw materials approved in compliance with Version 3.1 of the COSMOS-standard may still be used until December 1st, 2025 for any finished products currently certified according to Version 3.1 of the Standard.
COSMOS-standard Definition:
PPAI = Physically Processed Agro-Ingredient CPAI = Chemically Processed Agro-Ingredient PeMo = Petrochemical Moieties NNI = Non Natural Ingredient
| Commercial name | INCI | PPAI % | PPAI Organic % | CPAI % | CPAI Organic % | PeMo % | NNI % | Company name | Certified by | Functions | Restrictions | Version | Brand name |
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| Mearlmica® SV | Mica | 0 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH | IONC |
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| Mearlmica® UF | Mica | 0 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH | IONC |
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| Medium Chain Triglyceride | Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Evyap Sabun Malaysia Sdn Bhd | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Medium Chain Triglyceride - MCT 60/40 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | PT Domas Agrointi Prima | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MelaCare-Oil | Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (and) Oxalis Triangularis Oil (and) Eremanthus Erythropappus Branch/Leaf Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | BIOSPECTRUM, Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MelaCare Oil (N) | Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (and) Bisabolol (and) Phytosterols | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | BIOSPECTRUM, Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract G (PG) | Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) Leaf Extract | 2.25 % | - | 30.10 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | DAEBONG LS | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MELANGE SACHHAA BIOGREEN (SB) (400792) / MIX SACHHAA BIOGREEN (SB) (400792) | Aqua (and) Glycerin (and) Arnica Montana Flower Extract (and) Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (and) Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract (and) Achillea Millefolium Extract (and) Althaea Officinalis Root Extract (and) Hypericum Perforatum Extract (and) Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract (and) Citric Acid (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate | 73.55 % | - | 26.00 % | - | 0 % | 0.45 % | GREENTECH SA | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MELAVOID™ (Code: 73650) | Propanediol (and) Water (and) Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract. | 30.00 % | - | 70.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | PROVITAL, S.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MELICICA™ | Glycerin (and) Water (and) Honey Extract | 20.00 % | - | 55.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SOUTHERN CROSS BOTANICALS PTY Ltd | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MELISHIELD OC | Aqua, Glycerin, Melissa officinalis Extract, Citric acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. | 15.00 % | - | 44.00 % | - | 0 % | 0.40 % | VEREL SRL | ICEA |
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| MELIVEA CG30 MB | SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, AQUA | 0 % | - | 25.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | LEHVOSS ITALIA SRL | ICEA |
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| Melscreen Black EX 3R | Water (and) Glycerin (and) Krameria Triandra Root Extract (and) Sarothamnus Scoparius Extract (and) Juglans Regia (Walnut) Leaf Extract | 38.65 % | - | 32.50 % | - | 0 % | 1.25 % | Chemyunion Ltda. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Melscreen Buriti* | Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Chemyunion Ltda. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Melscreen Buriti FG | Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Chemyunion Ltda. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Melscreen Red EX 3R* | Water (and) Glycerin (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Krameria Triandra Root Extract (and) Lycopene | 22.43 % | - | 37.75 % | - | 0 % | 1.20 % | Chemyunion Ltda. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTHE POIVREE EXTRAIT HUILEUX (500305) / PEPPERMINT OILY EXTRACT (500305) | CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (and) MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT | 9.09 % | - | 90.91 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREENTECH SA | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTHOL CRISTALLISÉ (910144) | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREENTECH SA | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTHOL CRISTALLISE NATUREL | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SOCIETE NOUVELLE MLW | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Menthol Cristallisé Naturel | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | DIFFUSIONS AROMATIQUES | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Menthol Crystal | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | INTERCHIMIE | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Menthol Crystal | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Fenchem Supply Chain Ltd. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTHOL CRYSTALS | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | AZELIS France | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTHOL CRYSTALS (LEVO) | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | AZELIS France | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercest MCT 60/40 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercest MCT 70/30 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 865 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 865 EP E422 non-GMO RSPO MB halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO non-palm halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO RSPO MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO RSPO MB halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP E422 non-GMO RSPO MB halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP non-GMO RSPO MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 995 EP non-GMO RSPO MB halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 997 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 998 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.80 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K 998 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.80 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® O 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® O 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal kosher | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® O 997 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® O 997 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed halal kosher | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® O 997 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% soy halal kosher | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® V 865 EP non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® V 865 EP non-GMO RSPO MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® V 995 EP E422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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