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InventoryRef 8653615/10/2010

PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT

Piper Methysticum Root is the root of the Kawa-kawa, Piper methysticum, Piperaceae

PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT 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
Stated biological parts
ROOT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Piper methysticum

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 PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT

INCI name

PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT

Description

Piper Methysticum Root is the root of the Kawa-kawa, Piper methysticum, Piperaceae

Record provenance

Inventory reference
86536
Imported identity
PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
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Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT 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.

PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT 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, PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 84696-40-2 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 PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT 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 PIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT 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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