Is Acacia Catechu Gum safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Gum has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Catechu Gum
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU GUM
Acacia Catechu Gum is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: UNS - IJT 24(Suppl. 3):75-118, 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Catechu Gum allowed in the EU?
Acacia Catechu Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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