Is Gelatin safe in cosmetics?
Gelatin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gelatin
Also known as: Collagens, gelatins, GBL 100 (gelatin), Gelatin 200, Gelatins, Gelatins, acetylated, conjugates (+7 more)
INCI: GELATIN
Gelatin (CAS 9000-70-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling agent, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Viscosity controlling agent, film forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — GRAS under 21 CFR 182.1171; CIR reviewed (safe)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gelatin.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCC | halal_prohibited | - | All cosmetics |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "7.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "8.0", "degrades_above_ph": "8.5", "degrades_below_ph": "3.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Protein-based gelling agent", "formulation_note": "Denatures at pH extremes", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-caking agent
Binder
Chemical reaction regulator
Drier
Filler
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gelatin.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Collagens, gelatins
GBL 100 (gelatin)
Gelatin 200
Gelatins
Gelatins, acetylated, conjugates
Gelatins, conjugates
Absorbable gelatin sponge
EINECS 232-554-6
Gelatin foam
Puragel
Vee gee gelatin
UNII-2G86QN327L
Chemical Function
Film former
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
active_ingredient; Australia
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
animal_products
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
consumer_product; Europe
IFRA Transparency
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
gelatin
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL2108518
Adverse Event Associations
43
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Gelatin
E Number
E428
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gelatin allowed in the EU?
Gelatin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gelatin do in cosmetics?
Gelatin functions as: Viscosity controlling agent, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-70-8.
Is Gelatin used outside cosmetics?
Gelatin also appears in pharmaceutical and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Compliance Tools
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