Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract
INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE CAPILLACEUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Bitter fennel variety contains higher estragole (methyl chavicol) levels than sweet fennel — estragole is a genotoxic carcinogen concern per SCCS; methyleugenol presence must be declared if exceeding 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off; trans-anethole has estrogenic activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bitter fennel variety contains higher estragole (methyl chavicol) levels than sweet fennel — estragole is a genotoxic carcinogen concern per SCCS; methyleugenol presence must be declared if exceeding 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off; trans-anethole has estrogenic activity The EU classifies Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-39-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit 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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