Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe natural colorant and antioxidant with restricted use to permitted application areas under EU Annex IV; compliance with purity specifications required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curcumin safe in cosmetics?
Safe natural colorant and antioxidant with restricted use to permitted application areas under EU Annex IV; compliance with purity specifications required. The EU classifies Curcumin as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Curcumin allowed in the EU?
Curcumin EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Must comply with purity criteria of Directive 95/45/EC (E100); Annex IV/114. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Curcumin do in cosmetics?
Curcumin functions as: Colorant, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 458-37-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Curcumin?
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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