Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Tetragenococcus.
What does it do?
Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles 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 Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles?
Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism, Tetragenococcus.
Is Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles do in cosmetic products?
Tetragenococcus Extracellular Vesicles is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 25/06/2026