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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| MASSOCARE PG4-C MB | Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | 0 % | - | 90.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | COMERCIAL QUIMICA MASSO | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MASSOCARE PHS | Polyhydroxystearic Acid | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | COMERCIAL QUIMICA MASSO | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MASSOCARE PROPANEDIOL NAT MB | Propanediol | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | COMERCIAL QUIMICA MASSO | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Matcha Tea Treattarome 9774 (COSMOS V4.1) (100% PPAI) | Camellia sinensis Leaf Water | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Univar Solutions BV - The Netherlands | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | Univar Solutions BV - The Netherlands |
| Maxcel® VC-IP | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate/ Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Chemaxcel Corporation | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MC-Sophoro L | Candida Bombicola / Canola Oil Ferment Extract | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Macrocare Tech., Co. Ltd. | Control Union Korea |
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| MC-Sophoro M | Candida Bombicola / Canola Oil Ferment Extract | 0 % | - | 60.00 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Macrocare Tech., Co. Ltd. | Control Union Korea |
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| MCT Oil, Fractionated (100% CPAI) (COSMOS V4.1) | Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride Oil | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | O&3 Ltd | SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION |
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4.1 | O&3 Ltd |
| MCT Oil, Fractionated (100% CPAI) (COSMOS V4.1) | Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride Oil | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 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 |
| Meadowfoam CP | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Natural Plant Products | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Meadowfoam Seed Oil XPR | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Natural Plant Products | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Meadowfoam XPR | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | Natural Plant Products | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Medi-Sphinganin | Sphinganine | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | GF Fermentech, 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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| Melaline TOP - Melatine TOP | Hydrolyzed Keratine | 0 % | - | 100 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | KERAT'INNOV | 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 | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MENTOLO NATURALE FU-BP-USP | Menthol | 100 % | - | 0 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | A.C.E.F. SRL | IONC |
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| Mercol® K865 EP 422 non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed, halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K865 EP non-GMO based on 100% rapeseed, halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol K 865 EP non GMO, RSPO MB, E422 conform, halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol K 995 EP non-GMO, E422, 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, E422, Halal, 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, E422, Halal conform, 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, E422, Halal, non-palm | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, E422, EP, RSPO/MB, halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, E422, EP, RSPO/MB, halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, EP, based on 100% Rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, EP, based on 100% Rapeseed, halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, EP, based on 100% Rapeseed, halal conform | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, EP, RSPO/MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® K995 non GMO, EP, RSPO/MB, halal certified | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MERCOL® K997 EP Non-GMO, E422, based on 100% rapeseed, Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol K 998 EP non-GMO, E422, based on 100% Rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.80 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol K 998 EP non-GMO, E422, Halal, based on 100% Rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.80 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol K 998 EP non-GMO, E422, Halal conform, based on 100% Rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.80 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 995 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% rapeseed Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 995 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% rapeseed Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 995 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% soy Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 995 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% soy Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 997 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% rapeseed Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 997 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% rapeseed Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 997 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% soy Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol O 997 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% soy Kosher Halal | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol Refined Glycerin 86,5, 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol V865 EP non GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol V865 EP non GMO RSPO MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 86.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol® V995 EP non GMO based on 100% rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol V 995 EP non GMO E422 based on 100% Rapeseed | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| Mercol V 995 EP non GMO E422 RSPO MB | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.50 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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| MERCOL® V997 EP Non-GMO non-Palm | Glycerin | 0 % | - | 99.70 % | - | 0 % | 0 % | MERCUR HANDEL GmbH | ECOCERT GREENLIFE |
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