Citrus Reticulata Fruit

INCI: CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE) FRUIT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (whole fruit material)
Function
Skin conditioning — Miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS (food use, 21CFR§182.20). CIR reviewed within 80 Citrus fruit-derived ingredients — safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating, 5-MOP ≤15 ppm in leave-on

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Citrus Reticulata Fruit is GRAS for food use and safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating; ensure pesticide residue control via GMP and monitor furocoumarin and allergen content if peel components are included.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Reticulata Fruit safe in cosmetics?

Citrus Reticulata Fruit is GRAS for food use and safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating; ensure pesticide residue control via GMP and monitor furocoumarin and allergen content if peel components are included. The EU classifies Citrus Reticulata Fruit as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Reticulata Fruit allowed in the EU?

Citrus Reticulata Fruit EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Reticulata Fruit do in cosmetics?

Citrus Reticulata Fruit functions as: Skin conditioning — Miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (whole fruit material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Reticulata Fruit?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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