Is Rosemary Extract safe in cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Antioxidant
Rosemary Extract
INCI: ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Rosemary Extract (CAS 84604-14-8) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as antioxidant, preservative booster, antimicrobial. 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 and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Rosemary Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H317, H332, H371, H373, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
antioxidant, preservative booster, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS status confirmed under 21 CFR 182.10 (spice/flavoring) and 21 CFR 182.20 (essential oil/natural extractive). CIR Expert Panel (2018) concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-sensitizing, with <=0.2% as the tested safe leave-on concentration.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Rosemary Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 0.01–0.5 | 1 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, anti-wrinkle", "mechanism_of_action": "Carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytotherapy Research,…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Rosemary Extract.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-allergen
contact-dermatitis-risk
eu-allergen-labeling-required
botanical
eu_children_restricted
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Biocide
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care - body oil
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Rosemary extract
E Number
E392
ADI
Temporary ADI of 0–0.3 mg/kg bw (expressed as carnosic acid and carnosol) mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosemary Extract allowed in the EU?
Rosemary Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rosemary Extract do in cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract functions as: antioxidant, preservative booster, antimicrobial. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 84604-14-8.
Is Rosemary Extract used outside cosmetics?
Rosemary Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Rosemary Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Rosemary Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H317, H332, H371, H373, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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