What is the INCI name and how should this valerian root oil be labelled?
For cosmetics labelling, the INCI approach for a botanical essential oil uses the plant name plus the part and preparation. Valerian is currently listed in CosIng with root/root extract entries; the oil is labelled as the root oil per INCI naming rules.
Labelling Identity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| INCI (oil) | VALERIANA OFFICINALIS ROOT OIL (common practice; also seen as VALERIANA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT for extracts) |
| Botanical name | Valeriana officinalis L. (European valerian) / Valeriana jatamansi Jones (Zhi Zhu Xiang / Indian valerian) |
| Plant part | Dried rhizomes and roots |
| Extraction | Water/steam distillation; CO₂ extract available |
| CAS | 8008-89-5 (valerian oil, general) — verify per batch |
| CosIng | Valerian root entries registered; confirm the exact entry for your market |
Recommended Label Elements (cosmetics)
- INCI: Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil
- Warning: strong aroma — dilute before use; for external use only
- Allergen statement per (EU) 2023/1545 based on batch GC-MS (if thresholds exceeded)
- Keep out of reach of children; avoid use before driving or operating machinery
- Batch number, production date, shelf life (36 months) and storage conditions
For food labelling (China), the additive name per T/CAFFCI 70-2023 and GB 7718 finished-product rules apply; for the US dietary-supplement market, label per 21 CFR 101.36. We help you align the technical data so your label is defensible in each market.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
