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InventoryRef 8292915/10/2010

SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT

Smilax China Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Smilax china L., Smilacaceae

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

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
EXTRACT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Smilax china

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT

INCI name

SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT

Description

Smilax China Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Smilax china L., Smilacaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
82929
Imported identity
SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
ANTIMICROBIAL
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
ASTRINGENT
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT 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.

SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT is also tagged with 6 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

SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT 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, SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 90131-09-2 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 SMILAX CHINA EXTRACT

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

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