Is RIBES NIGRUM safe to use in EU cosmetics?

RIBES NIGRUM 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 RIBES NIGRUM serve in cosmetics?

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

What other records share CAS 68606-81-5?

CAS 68606-81-5 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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RIBES NIGRUM

Ribes Nigrum is a plant material derived from the whole plant Ribes nigrum, Grossulariaceae.

RIBES NIGRUM 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 RIBES NIGRUM

INCI name

RIBES NIGRUM

Description

Ribes Nigrum is a plant material derived from the whole plant Ribes nigrum, Grossulariaceae.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 96221
Imported identity: RIBES NIGRUM
Source update: 08/06/2018

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for RIBES NIGRUM

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Key data

CAS

68606-81-5

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Restriction

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Function

HUMECTANT: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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.

#24358 · RIBES NIGRUM

Other ingredients from the same source

Ribes nigrum

European black currantcultivated black currantgarden black currant

18 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 6 more

Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

RIBES NIGRUM BUD CERA RIBES NIGRUM BUD EXTRACT RIBES NIGRUM BUD OIL RIBES NIGRUM FRUIT RIBES NIGRUM FRUIT EXTRACT RIBES NIGRUM FRUIT OIL RIBES NIGRUM JUICE RIBES NIGRUM LEAF

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

RHODODENDRON ANTHOPOGON FLOWER POWDERHUMECTANT

RHODODENDRON ANTHOPOGON LEAF POWDERHUMECTANT

RHODODENDRON WEYRICHII FLOWER EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

RHODOMYRTUS TOMENTOSA FRUIT EXTRACTHUMECTANT

RIBES NIGRUM SEED EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

RIBONOLACTONEHUMECTANT

RIBOSEHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

RICE FERMENT LEESHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How RIBES NIGRUM appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists RIBES NIGRUM 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.

RIBES NIGRUM 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

RIBES NIGRUM 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, RIBES NIGRUM carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 68606-81-5 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 RIBES NIGRUM

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

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