Allowed in EU

Phosphatidylglycerol

What is it?

Phosphatidylglycerol is the phospholipid that conforms to the formula:(structure)where RCO- represents naturally occurring fatty acids

EU regulatory status

Phosphatidylglycerol 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 Phosphatidylglycerol?

Phosphatidylglycerol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphatidylglycerol is the phospholipid that conforms to the formula:(structure)where RCO- represents naturally occurring fatty acids

Is Phosphatidylglycerol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/07/2012