Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Corylus Avellana Seed Extract

INCI: CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-21-5
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No specific prohibition. CIR reviewed โ€” insufficient data

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Safety Data

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

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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

Expert Verdict

Hazelnut seed extract contains multiple identified allergens with cross-reactivity potential to birch pollen; aflatoxin contamination risk and residual protein testing required; tree nut allergen labeling mandatory.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corylus Avellana Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Hazelnut seed extract contains multiple identified allergens with cross-reactivity potential to birch pollen; aflatoxin contamination risk and residual protein testing required; tree nut allergen labeling mandatory. The EU classifies Corylus Avellana Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Corylus Avellana Seed Extract?

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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