Glossary

Terms and confidence labels used throughout this platform.

Data Confidence Levels

Stable Highest confidence

Data comes directly from official regulatory databases with verified citations. This includes rule text, concentration limits, and direct links to government sources. Stable data is checked against source freshness metrics.

Provisional Use with caution

Based on legacy data, heuristic classification, or older regulatory snapshots. May not reflect the current regulatory interpretation. Always cross-check with current official sources before making compliance decisions.

Contextual Suggested guidance

Recommended actions, checklists, or interpretive guidance generated from report findings. This is not regulatory advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified regulatory professional.

Regulatory Terms

Prohibited

Banned from use in cosmetics. Remove entirely from formulations.

Restricted

Allowed only under specific conditions, such as concentration limits, usage restrictions, or labeling requirements.

Allowed

Generally recognized as safe for use under normal cosmetic conditions. No special restrictions.

Quasi-Drug / OTC Drug

Classified as an over-the-counter drug active ingredient. Requires drug approval pathway; cannot be used in standard cosmetics.

MoCRA

Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022. U.S. law requiring facility registration, product listing, and adverse event reporting for cosmetics.

SCCS

Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety. EU body that provides scientific opinions on the safety of cosmetic ingredients.

This glossary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice.