Is MEL safe to use in EU cosmetics?

MEL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does MEL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MEL carries the following function designation(s): HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

What other records share CAS 8028-66-8?

CAS 8028-66-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Naturally occurring substances, honey, a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees

MEL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for MEL

INCI name

MEL

Description

Naturally occurring substances, honey, a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees

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Key data

CAS

8028-66-8

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Restriction

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Function

HUMECTANT MOISTURISING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How MEL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MEL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MEL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

MEL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MEL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 8028-66-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for MEL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for MEL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research MEL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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