Is Black Currant Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Black Currant Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Black Currant Seed Oil
INCI: RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL
Black Currant Seed Oil (CAS 97676-19-2) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 100%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
100%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel reviewed Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil as part of a comprehensive safety assessment of 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Black Currant Seed Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Black Currant Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Currant Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Black Currant Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 100%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Currant Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Black Currant Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 97676-19-2.
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