Is Citrus Aurantifolia safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantifolia
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA
Citrus Aurantifolia (CAS Not specifically assigned (whole plant); genus species: *Citrus × aurantifolia*) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Botanical descriptor / parent plant name; derivatives are used as cosmetic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (whole plant); genus species: *Citrus × aurantifolia*
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Function
Botanical descriptor / parent plant name; derivatives are used as cosmetic ingredients instead
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS as a food substance per 21 CFR §182.20; essential oils and natural extractives from C. aurantifolia are GRAS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantifolia.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Citrus Aurantifolia — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantifolia allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantifolia EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantifolia do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia functions as: Botanical descriptor / parent plant name; derivatives are used as cosmetic ingredients instead. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (whole plant); genus species: *Citrus × aurantifolia*.
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