Sus Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sus Extract is an extract from the skin of the pig (Sus)
What does it do?
Sus Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sus Extract is listed in the EU's CosIng inventory with the note below. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.
Notes: Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sus Extract?
Sus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sus Extract is an extract from the skin of the pig (Sus)
Is Sus Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Not clear-cut. Sus Extract is listed in CosIng with an EU note. Whether a ban or restriction applies can depend on the exact form or source of the ingredient.
What does Sus Extract do in cosmetic products?
Sus Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Sus Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sus Extract is 91081-63-9.
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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: 09/11/2026