Is Corylus Avellana Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract
INCI: CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED EXTRACT
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract (CAS 84012-21-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: No specific prohibition. CIR reviewed — insufficient data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Corylus Avellana Seed Extract.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
15 June 2000
Verdict: unknown
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Corylus Avellana Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Pumpkin seed extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corylus Avellana Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corylus Avellana Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-21-5.
Is Corylus Avellana Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Corylus Avellana Seed Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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