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FLAVOURING

Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

157 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the FLAVOURING function designation.

Ingredients with the FLAVOURING function

Acetic acid, cyclohexylethyl ester; 2-Cyclohexylethyl Acetate; cyclohexaneethanol, 1-acetate

CAS 21722-83-8

Alpinia Uraiensis Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Alpinia uraiensis, Zingiberaceae

Angelica Sinensis Root Oil is the volatile oil derived from the roots of Angelica sinensis. (The accepted scientific name for Angelica sine…

AROMA

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Flavours or aromatic compositions and their ingredients

3-Amino-N-(1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl) succinamic acid, N-methyl ester

CAS 22839-47-0

Betula Alba Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae

CAS 84012-15-7

Bletilla Striata Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Bletilla Striata, Orchidaceae

Calendula Officinalis Flower Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula of…

CAS 84776-23-8

2-Methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one

CAS 6485-40-1 / 99-49-0 / 2244-16-8

2-Cyclohexen-1-ol, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-, 1-acetate,p-Mentha-6,8-dien-2-ol, acetate

CAS 97-42-7

Cinnamaldehyde; 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-

CAS 104-55-2III/76

2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal

CAS 5392-40-5III/70

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae

CAS 90244-99-8

Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae

CAS 8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8II/358

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. …

CAS 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae

CAS 8028-48-6 / 84012-28-2

Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of Citrus hystrix, Rutaceae.

CAS 91771-50-5

Citrus Jabara Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of Citrus jabara, Rutaceae.

Citrus Jabara Peel Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the peel of Citrus jabara, Rutaceae

Citrus Junos Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Citrus junos, Rutaceae.

Citrus Junos Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus junos, Rutaceae

Citrus Keraji Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus keraji, Rutaceae.

Citrus Latifolia Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of Citrus latifolia. (The accepted scientific name for Citrus latifolia …

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of tangerine, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae

CAS 8008-31-9 / 84929-38-4II/358

Coconut Flower Sugar is the dried, ground nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae.

Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Coffea arabica, Rubiaceae.

Coriander Sativum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the dried, ripe fruits of the Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L., Umbelliferae

CAS 84775-50-8

How the FLAVOURING function is used in CosIng

The FLAVOURING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 157 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The FLAVOURING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 157 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the FLAVOURING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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