International Regulatory Database (IRDB)
Available exclusively to PCPC members, the International Regulatory Database (IRDB) provides subscribers access to the latest regulatory requirements for cosmetics and personal care products.
IRDB serves as the most comprehensive global regulatory resource, with information from more than 120 countries and jurisdictions, including 200,000+ ingredient restrictions. IRDB now also includes U.S. federal regulations and state regulatory actions, expanding its coverage to help users track regulatory requirements across the U.S. and globally. Updates are made continuously as new information becomes available.
It is the only database that enables ingredient restriction searches by International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) name, technical name, or Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number, with direct links to authoritative INCI monographs. Since 2024, IRDB has also undergone significant enhancements, including a 30% increase in available documents, smarter search capabilities, and new AI enhancements designed to support faster, more efficient regulatory research.
120+ Countries Covered
Regulatory data spanning more than 120 countries and jurisdictions worldwide.
- U.S. Federal Regulations: Access U.S. federal regulatory requirements.
- U.S. State Regulatory Actions: Track state-level regulations and actions in jurisdictions that have enacted relevant laws.
- 9 Economic Regions
9 Economic Regions
- Andean Community
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Central American Customs Union (CACU)
- East African Community (EAC)
- Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
- European Union (EU)
- Global Agreements
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)
200,000+ Ingredient Restrictions
Continuously updated as new regulatory information becomes available.
Ingredient Search
Search by INCI name, technical name, or CAS number—with live links to authoritative INCI monographs.
Detailed Records
Status, requirements, publish and effective dates for each ingredient in each country.
Country Comparison
Compare regulatory requirements for an ingredient across multiple countries side by side.
Laws & Guidance
View and print regulations, standards, and official guidance documents.
Organization-Wide Access
One annual subscription provides access across your organization, no per-user licensing required.
Try Before You Subscribe
Free 2-day trial access or schedule a live demonstration for your team.
IRDB serves as the most comprehensive global regulatory resource with information from more than 120 countries, including 200,000 ingredient restrictions. Updates are made continuously as new information becomes available.
Features include:
- Easy-to-use search functionality for global ingredient restrictions, approvals and other regulatory lists
- Detailed ingredient information:
- Status and requirements in country or region
- Dates published and effective
- Links to International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) monograph and name, as well as Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number
- View and print laws, regulations, standards and guidance documents
- Annual company subscription with unlimited users
Interested in IRDB?
Try it free with a 2-day trial or schedule a live demonstration for your team. Contact PCPC Membership to get started.
