The European cosmetics industry is constantly evolving, driven by innovation, digitalization, and a growing demand for transparency from consumers. In this context, COSMILE Europe emerges as a new digital platform that provides scientific and reliable information on thousands of ingredients used in cosmetic products.
The website, developed by the Cosmetics Europe Association, is presented as a reference tool for industry professionals, regulatory authorities, and consumers interested in understanding the components of the products they use every day.
This article explains what COSMILE Europe is, its main features, the benefits it brings to both the industry and consumers, and its role within the European regulatory framework.
What Is COSMILE Europe?
COSMILE Europe is an online platform that provides access to detailed information on more than 30,000 cosmetic ingredients. The database is based on verified sources, including European legislation, scientific evaluations, and technical documentation prepared by experts.
The main objective of COSMILE Europe is to enhance transparency and consumer trust, offering clear and accessible data that allows users to:
- Understand the function of each ingredient.
- Access information on safety and regulatory use.
- Learn about the role of ingredients in product formulation.
Main Features Of COSMILE Europe
The platform offers a set of functionalities designed to facilitate access to and understanding of scientific information:
- Advanced ingredient search: by common name, INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), or cosmetic function.
- Regulatory information: each entry specifies whether the ingredient is subject to restrictions in the European Union.
- Explanation of functions: describes the role of the ingredient, such as preservative, colorant, UV filter, humectant, among others.
- Strong scientific basis: all information is validated by experts and aligned with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
- Multilingual access: available in 14 EU official languages, increasing accessibility for professionals and consumers across Europe.
In short, it is a unique tool that connects science with consumer communication.
Benefits For Consumers
One of the industry’s major challenges is combating misinformation about ingredients. In many cases, inaccurate or alarmist claims circulate online, leading to confusion.
COSMILE Europe provides consumers with:
- Trust: all information comes from official and scientific sources.
- Transparency: each ingredient is presented with a clear description and cosmetic function.
- Empowerment: users can make informed choices when purchasing products.
- Accessibility: easy-to-understand language brings science closer to the general public.
This strengthens the relationship between cosmetic brands and consumers, promoting greater trust in the market.
Advantages For The Cosmetics Industry
The launch of COSMILE Europe also delivers important benefits for the industry:
- Unified information: manufacturers and distributors gain a common reference source, minimizing errors or misinterpretations.
- Regulatory compliance: reinforces alignment with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, ensuring authorized use of ingredients.
- Improved communication: companies can refer clients to an official source when questions about ingredient safety arise.
- Support for sustainability: transparency strengthens corporate social responsibility and sustainability goals.
Thus, the platform not only benefits consumers but also becomes a strategic resource for companies.
COSMILE Europe And The Regulatory Framework
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 establishes strict safety requirements for all cosmetic products marketed in the EU. This includes ingredient approval, product notification in the CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal), and continuous market surveillance.
COSMILE Europe acts as a complementary tool within this framework by enabling users to easily verify the function and regulatory status of each ingredient.
Furthermore, its consistency with INCI nomenclature and evaluations by the European Commission and the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) ensures reliability and harmonization.
Digitalization And Access To Information
The creation of COSMILE Europe reflects a broader EU trend: the digitalization of regulatory information.
As in other sectors (food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals), the EU is developing online platforms to bring legislation and science closer to citizens.
This digital transition provides clear benefits:
- Immediate access: users can search for ingredients anytime, anywhere.
- Constant updates: data can be revised and updated more efficiently than in printed documents.
- Adaptation to digital society: aligns with how today’s consumers seek information before making purchasing decisions.
Impact On Consumer Trust
Trust is one of the most valuable assets in the cosmetics industry. In a competitive market with increasingly critical consumers, informational transparency becomes a decisive factor.
By offering accessible, clear, and scientific information, COSMILE Europe helps debunk myths about cosmetic ingredients, fostering a stronger and more honest relationship between brands and users.
This approach is consistent with the EU’s consumer strategy focused on sustainability and responsibility.
The Role Of SHAPYPRO
At SHAPYPRO, we value initiatives like COSMILE Europe because they reinforce transparency and trust in the cosmetics sector. Our commitment is aligned with these trends: delivering high-quality services supported by science and regulation.
Through our international proficiency testing programs, we also help laboratories demonstrate technical competence in an increasingly demanding market.
You can learn more about our commitment by visiting the certificates section.
Conclusions
The launch of COSMILE Europe marks a turning point in ingredient communication within the European cosmetics industry.
By combining scientific, regulatory, and accessible information in a multilingual platform, it becomes an essential resource for consumers, authorities, and professionals.
In a context where trust, innovation, and transparency are non-negotiable, COSMILE Europe positions itself as the tool that bridges science and society, strengthening Europe’s leadership in cosmetics regulation.