Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit

INCI: CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) FRUIT

CAS Number
Not assigned (botanical raw material)
Function
Not reported
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No restrictions. Citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruits are GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20). Not restricted under MoCRA for cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Botanical ingredient may contain furanocoumarins with phototoxicity risk and potential pesticide residues; allergen declaration required if limonene, linalool, or citral exceed thresholds (0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit safe in cosmetics?

Botanical ingredient may contain furanocoumarins with phototoxicity risk and potential pesticide residues; allergen declaration required if limonene, linalool, or citral exceed thresholds (0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off). The EU classifies Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit allowed in the EU?

Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit do in cosmetics?

Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit functions as: Not reported. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical raw material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit?

not established 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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