Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

INCI: COLLOIDAL GOLD / CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Gold: 7440-57-5 / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: 84650-60-2
Function
Skin conditioning (antioxidant, anti-aging)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No specific restrictions on gold or C. sinensis leaf extract in cosmetics. Not GRAS-listed for topical use; subject to general cosmetic safety requirements under FD&C Act and MoCRA.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nano-form gold is restricted in the EU (Annex II) since Feb 2025. SCCS found basis for concern that nano gold can accumulate in liver and spleen; genotoxic potential cannot be excluded. Non-nano form requires particle size documentation to prove compliance. Must verify particle size to confirm non-nano status.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Nano-form gold is restricted in the EU (Annex II) since Feb 2025. SCCS found basis for concern that nano gold can accumulate in liver and spleen; genotoxic potential cannot be excluded. Non-nano form requires particle size documentation to prove compliance. Must verify particle size to confirm non-nano status. The EU classifies Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning (antioxidant, anti-aging). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Gold: 7440-57-5 / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: 84650-60-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Colloidal Gold / Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract?

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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