Is Annatto safe in cosmetics?
Annatto has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Annatto
Also known as: Annatto tree, ext., EINECS 289-561-2
INCI: CI 75120
Annatto (CAS 89957-43-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA exempt color additive (21 CFR 73.30); permitted for use in cosmetics including eye-area products; no certification required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Annatto.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Annatto", "Chemical_Name": "Bixin, Norbixin", "CAS_Number": "1393-63-1", "Colorant_Type": "Natural Colorant", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Orange-yellow from seeds"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Annatto.
Regulatory Flags
natural_colorant
ci_75120
carotenoid
eu_annex_iv
fda_exempt
bixin
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Annatto tree, ext.
EINECS 289-561-2
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Annatto allowed in the EU?
Annatto EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Annatto do in cosmetics?
Annatto functions as: colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-43-7.
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