Manufacturer Number
Manufacturer Number is a unique identification code assigned by a cosmetic brand or supplier to a specific ingredient, batch or formulation. It helps ensure consistency, traceability and quality control across beauty products sold in the UK and EU.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, the Manufacturer Number (often shown as a batch code or internal reference) allows brands to track the exact origin, production date and processing details of each component. This supports compliance with UK and EU regulations on ingredient safety, stability and labelling, helping manufacturers maintain high standards from raw material sourcing through to the finished cream, serum or lipstick.
Key benefits
- Ensures product consistency between batches
- Supports accurate ingredient traceability
- Helps maintain formulation stability
- Assists with quality control in manufacturing
- Facilitates regulatory compliance for UK and EU markets
- Improves safety monitoring of cosmetic ingredients
Best for
all skin types, sensitive skin, all hair types
Where it comes from
Manufacturer Numbers are not derived from a natural source; they are an administrative and regulatory code created by the producing company or raw-material supplier.
Products with Manufacturer Number
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Manufacturer Number than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.