Is Foeniculum Vulgare Oil safe in cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Also known as: Fennel seed oil sweet, Oils, fennel, Bitter fennel oil, FEMA No. 2483, Fennel oil, bitter (+15 more)
INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE OIL
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil (CAS 8006-84-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS (21 CFR 182.20); no FDA cosmetic restrictions; no CIR assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Foeniculum Vulgare Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Foeniculum Vulgare Oil.
Regulatory Flags
CONTROVERSIAL
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Fennel seed oil sweet
Oils, fennel
Bitter fennel oil
FEMA No. 2483
Fennel oil, bitter
Fennel oil, sweet
Fennel oil, sweet (Foeniculum vulgare MilL. var. dulce D.C.)
Finocchio
Florence fennel
Foeniculum vulgare, oil
Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce oil
Oils, foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel oil
Bitter fenchel
Fenchel oel
Fenouil amer
Fenouil doux
Finocchio amaro
Finocchio dolce
Heller fenchel
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - body oil
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Oil allowed in the EU?
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Foeniculum Vulgare Oil do in cosmetics?
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-84-6.
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