Umbilical Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Umbilical Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian umbilical cord
What does it do?
Umbilical Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Umbilical 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 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009.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 Umbilical Extract?
Umbilical Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Umbilical Extract is an extract obtained from mammalian umbilical cord
Is Umbilical Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Not clear-cut. Umbilical 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 Umbilical Extract do in cosmetic products?
Umbilical Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Umbilical Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Umbilical Extract is 98654-16-1.
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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