About CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) studies individual chemical compounds as they are used in cosmetic products.  CIR relies heavily on the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) when identifying the ingredients to be assessed.

Find Ingredient Reviews

The panel books presented to the CIR Expert Panel contain safety assessments and other materials related to the ingredient or ingredients being considered.

40 Years of CIR

For 40 years the Cosmetic Ingredient Review has worked with FDA, the cosmetics industry, and consumers to help keep cosmetics safe.

Upcoming panel meetings

154th CIR Expert Panel Meeting
Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 17, 2020
Washington

Most Recent Panel Meeting

152nd CIR Expert Panel Meeting
Sep 16, 2019 - Sep 17, 2019
Washington

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