Is WOOL safe to use in EU cosmetics?

WOOL 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.

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WOOL

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Wool is the hair or fleece of the sheep Ovis aries or the goat Capra hircus.

WOOL 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 WOOL

INCI name

WOOL

Description

Wool is the hair or fleece of the sheep Ovis aries or the goat Capra hircus.

Annex records for WOOL

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Key data

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Restriction

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING

How WOOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists WOOL 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.

WOOL 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

WOOL 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, WOOL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for WOOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for WOOL 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 WOOL 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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