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.
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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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| Glycerol EP min. 86,5% Excipient Veg. Origin* | Glycerin (and) Aqua | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 86,5% Veg. Origin* | Glycerin (and) Aqua | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% E422 Excipient Veg. Origin* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% E422 Excipient Veg. Origin Kosher Halal* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% E422 Veg. Origin* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% E422 Veg. Origin Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% Excipient Veg. Origin* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% Excipient Veg. Origin Kosher Halal* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% Veg. Origin* | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerol EP min. 99,7% Veg. Origin Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | SPIGA NORD S.p.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycerylmonostearat NSE (GMS40/MB) | GLYCERYL STEARATE | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | STOCKMEIER Chemie GmbH & Co. KG | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycine Soja (Soy Bean) Oil* (100% PPAI) (COSMOS V4.1)(Natural use only) | Glycine soja Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | O&3 Ltd | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | O&3 Ltd |
| Glycogem Buddleja | Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture Extract (and) Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | 0 % | - | 78.83 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | CR&D SRL | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycogem Centella | Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture Extract (and) Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | 0 % | - | 78.83 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | CR&D SRL | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycogem Echinacea | Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture Extract (and) Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | 0 % | - | 75.06 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | CR&D SRL | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycogem Leontopodium | Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture Extract (and) Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | 0 % | - | 72.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | CR&D SRL | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycogem WHM | Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture Extract (and) Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans | 0 % | - | 78.83 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | CR&D SRL | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Glycuron(TM)2.78 | Aqua (and) Propanediol (and) Pentylene Glycol (and) Alteromonas Ferment Extract | 0 % | - | 33.35 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | ID BIO | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GM 170 | Zea Mays Cob Powder | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | EUROCOB | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| G.M.U. E3 | Undecylenic Glycerides | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MMP Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| G.M.U. ME | Glyceryl Undecylenate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MMP Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| G.M.U. STD | Glyceryl Undecylenate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MMP Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GNEM-1100 | Sorbitan Stearate (and) Cetearyl Stearate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GNEM-120* | Sorbitan Isostearate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GNEM-1300 | Sorbitan Stearate and Cetyl alcohol | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GNES-DCC (MB)* | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | 0 % | - | 90.21 % | - | 9.79 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GN-IL100 (MB) | Isoamyl Laurate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GNO-HighSolv Eco (MB) | Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Water, Propanediol, Citric Acid | 0 % | - | 66.08 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GANA C&P | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GOJI EXTRAIT AQUEUX FERMENTE (SB) (340268) | Water (and) Lycium Chinensis Fruit Extract (and) Citric Acid (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate | 0 % | - | 4.25 % | - | 0 % | 0.45 % | GREENTECH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Goldemul PGF | Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (and) Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Hydrogenated Coco Glycerides | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | UNIGOLDEN, S.L. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GOMMA ARABICA KORDOFAN E414 | Acacia Senegal Gum | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | A.C.E.F. SRL | IONC |
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| Gomma Xantano trasparente CG | Xanthan gum | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | A.C.E.F. SRL | IONC |
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| GOMMA XANTANO TRASP. (SATIAXANE CX 930) * | Xanthan Gum | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | A.C.E.F. SRL | IONC |
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| GOMMA XANTHANO EP-USP (SATIAXANE UCX911) * | Xanthan Gum | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | A.C.E.F. SRL | IONC |
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| Gomme xanthane* | Xanthan Gum | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | INTERCHIMIE | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GOMME XANTHANE (910130)* | Xanthan Gum | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREENTECH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Gosam | Water (and) Pentylene Glycol (and) Sophora Flavescens Root Extract (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | 0 % | - | 4.95 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | BIOSPECTRUM, Inc | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Gosulin IL MB | Isoamyl Laurate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Gobiotics BV | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GranLux® TEM-45 | Titanium Dioxide (and) Aluminium Hydroxide (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (and) Stearic Acid | 0 % | - | 61.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | OY GRANULA AB LTD | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GranLux® TEM-45TZ | Titanium Dioxide (and) Zinc Oxide (and) Aluminium Hydroxide (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (and) Stearic Acid | 0 % | - | 59.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | OY GRANULA AB LTD | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GRAPEFRUIT EXTRACT H.GL.- M.S. (Code : 40720) | Glycerin (and) Water (and) Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate | 15.00 % | - | 48.01 % | - | 0 % | 0.44 % | PROVITAL, S.A. | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Grapefruit (White), Essential Oil (Natural Grade) (COSMOS V4.1) | Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil & Parfum | 99.50 % | - | 0.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | O&3 Ltd | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | O&3 Ltd |
| Grapefruit (White), Essential Oil (Natural Grade) (COSMOS V4.1) | Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil & Parfum | 99.50 % | - | 0.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | O&3 Polska sp. z o.o | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | O&3 Polska sp. z o.o |
| Green Caffeine® - Café de Colombia Natural Caffeine Anhydrous EP/USP | Caffeine | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Coffein Compagnie Italy S.r.l. a Socio Unico | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Green Cocoamphoacetate B | Sodium Babassuamphoacetate | 0 % | - | 22.52 % | - | 17.48 % | 0 % | Citrobio Indústria e Comércio de Ativos Naturais Ltda | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GreenCos 2710 MB | CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREEN OLEO S.p.A | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GreenCos 2823 MB | Glyceryl Stearate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREEN OLEO S.p.A | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| GreenCos 2823SE MB | Glyceryl stearate ; Potassium Stearate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GREEN OLEO S.p.A | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Green Honeybush Extract (10% PPAI, 70% CPAI) [COSMOS V4.1] | Bio-propanediol, water, Cyclopia spp. leaf extract | 10.00 % | - | 70.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Zuplex (Pty) Ltd | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | Zuplex (Pty) Ltd |
| Green Rooibos Extract (10% PPAI, 70% CPAI) [COSMOS V4.1] | Aspalathus Linearis leaf extract, Propanediol, water | 10.00 % | - | 70.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Zuplex (Pty) Ltd | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | Zuplex (Pty) Ltd |
