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 Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety 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

165th Expert Panel Meeting
Jun 12, 2023 - Jun 13, 2023

Most Recent Panel Meeting

164th Expert Panel Meeting
Mar 06, 2023 - Mar 07, 2023

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Washington DC 20036-4702
phone: 202-331-0651

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