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INCI names are systematic names developed by the International Cosmetic Ingredient Nomenclature Committee (INC) to identify cosmetic ingredients. INCI names differ from chemical names and brand names and are created to provide the standard term for the declaration of an ingredient on a cosmetic product label. An INCI Application is required for the assignment of an INCI name.
The designation of an INCI name for a cosmetic ingredient is an essential part of ingredient identification; however, the assignment of an INCI name does not mean that the ingredient has been approved for cosmetics. The assignment of an INCI name to an ingredient also does not imply that the ingredient is safe, or that its use in a cosmetic product complies with the laws and regulations of the United States or other global regions. The safety and fitness of use for an ingredient, along with regulatory considerations, must carefully be evaluated by the manufacturer as part of the development process before the product is marketed.
Before proceeding with an INCI Application, be sure to review the important information in the links below:
Sign-In and Registration Instructions
All users must register to access the INCI Application Portal. Click "Sign In" and then "Register" to create a new account. Existing users proceed by selecting Sign In.
For additional information about INCI nomenclature and various announcements regarding the INCI Program, visit the PCPC website, https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/resources/inci/.
To ensure proper communication throughout the application process please be sure that your email server accepts mail from inci@personalcarecouncil.org
INCI® is a registered trademark of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC). PCPC owns and reserves all rights with respect to the “INCI” trademark. Any unauthorized use of the INCI mark, or any use of a mark that is confusingly similar to, or likely to cause confusion with, the INCI mark, would constitute infringement of PCPC's exclusive trademark rights.