Is Acai Powder safe in cosmetics?
Acai Powder has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Antioxidant
Acai Powder
INCI: EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT POWDER
Acai Powder (CAS 879496-95-4) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Antioxidant; rich in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, ferulic acid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant; rich in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, ferulic acid
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR review. FDA: marketed as food/supplement. No cosmetic restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acai Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acai Powder.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acai Powder allowed in the EU?
Acai Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acai Powder do in cosmetics?
Acai Powder functions as: Antioxidant; rich in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, ferulic acid. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 879496-95-4.
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