Is Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract (CAS 84625-39-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; Humectant; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H341, H351, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance; Humectant; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
children
Europe
Personal care
children
Europe
Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract functions as: Fragrance; Humectant; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-39-8.
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Foeniculum Vulgare Root Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H341, H351, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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