Is NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE safe in cosmetics?
NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE
NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE (CAS 1642294-93-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bleaching. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bleaching
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Allowed — retinoid-based ingredients are not prohibited in cosmetics in the US but require safety substantiation
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE allowed in the EU?
NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE do in cosmetics?
NIACINAMIDOETHYL RETINOATE functions as: Bleaching. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1642294-93-6.
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