Allowed in EU

Bacillus

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Bacillus is a rod-shaped, gram-positive bacteria found in nature.

What does it do?

Bacillus is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Bacillus is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bacillus?

Bacillus is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bacillus is a rod-shaped, gram-positive bacteria found in nature.

Is Bacillus allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Bacillus is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Bacillus do in cosmetic products?

Bacillus is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/03/2016