SPINAL CORD EXTRACT
SPINAL CORD EXTRACT is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 419 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-29 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Spinal Cord Extract is an extract obtained from animal spinal cord
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/419
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is SPINAL CORD EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
SPINAL CORD EXTRACT is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is SPINAL CORD EXTRACT listed?
SPINAL CORD EXTRACT is listed under reference II/419 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does SPINAL CORD EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SPINAL CORD EXTRACT performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning SPINAL CORD EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SPINAL CORD EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.