Welcome to INGRECOS Practical Guides Page

We provide you with a series of essential documents to help you navigate the regulations and best practices of the cosmetic ingredients industry. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the sector, these guides will give you the information you need to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Practical Guide for Completing Annex 14 – China Regulation

This guide provides practical advice on completing Annex 14, based on the template sections to be filled out on the Ingredients Platform. Initiated by INGRECOS and FEBEA in October 2021, this guide was later co-signed by COSMETICS EUROPE in 2022, with contributions from other federations.

The recommendations focus primarily on the following fields:

Practical Guide for Completing Annex 14 – China Regulation

This guide provides practical advice on completing Annex 14, based on the template sections to be filled out on the Ingredients Platform. Initiated by INGRECOS and FEBEA in October 2021, this guide was later co-signed by COSMETICS EUROPE in 2022, with contributions from other federations.

The recommendations focus primarily on the following fields:

Regulatory Summary Sheets

INGRECOS has developed summary sheets on regulatory topics impacting cosmetic ingredients. These are essential tools for navigating the complex regulatory landscape. Regularly updated, these sheets provide a clear and concise overview of legal requirements.

ABS Country Profiles

(Access and Benefit-Sharing)

We have initiated the co-development of ABS country fact sheets with FEBEA, UNITIS, UEBT, and FIAB (with a focus on Africa) to help our members navigate the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol. These sheets are structured into 21 sections and include key questions addressed to National Competent Authorities and Focal Points.

The map below summarizes the country profiles available to our members:

EFfCI/Cosmetics Europe Microplastics Guide

The REACH restriction on microplastics aims to limit synthetic polymer microparticles, whether used alone or intentionally added to mixtures, to reduce microplastic emissions in consumer products and protect health and the environment.
In July 2024, INGRECOS members, under the EFfCI, contributed to drafting a guide for the European cosmetics sector on microplastics. This guide helps companies better understand the restriction, definitions, exemptions, derogations, and reporting obligations.
In April 2025, the European Commission published its own official guide on the subject.

EFfCI Position Papers

Our European association, EFfCI, has published numerous position papers to guide ingredient manufacturers on key issues affecting cosmetic ingredients.

You can freely access these position papers—covering topics such as Zinc Oxide Granulometric Characterization, Microplastics, GMOs, INCI vs. REACH, Titanium Dioxide (nano), and more—on the EFfCI website.

All EFfCI Position Papers are available on the INGRECOS members' extranet.
Feel free to explore these resources, and do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or further assistance!

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