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InventoryRef 9619618/04/2018

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL

Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha arvensis, Lamiaceae.

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL 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 is a composite INCI name with 2 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.

Identity type from wording
composite
Preparation or form
OIL
Stated biological parts
LEAF, STEM
Named source segments
2
Review parsed source-name segments
  1. MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF
  2. STEM OIL
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Mentha arvensis

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

Verified source-organism taxonomy

Exact scientific names from the INCI wording matched the immutable Catalogue of Life release shown here.

2026-07-17 XR

Mentha arvensis

accepted

L.

Rank
species
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
European corn mintmarsh mintcommon mintcorn mintfield mintwild mint
Open Catalogue of Life record

Catalogue of Life 2026-07-17 XR · DOI 10.48580/dgykv · CC BY 4.0.

Inventory details for MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL

INCI name

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL

Description

Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha arvensis, Lamiaceae.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
96196
Imported identity
MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL
Source update
18/04/2018
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
290-058-5 (I)
Restriction
Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
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.

Other ingredients from the same source

Mentha arvensis

European corn mintmarsh mintcommon mint

21 other ingredients in this inventory name the same organism. Sharing a source is not sharing an identity: a leaf extract, a seed oil and a ferment are different materials with different specifications.

and 9 more

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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How MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL 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.

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL is also tagged with 2 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

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL 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, MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 90063-97-1 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 MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL 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 MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL 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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