Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil

INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE PIPERITUM FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
8006-84-6
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, masking (fragrance), tonic
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.2%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

High-risk ingredient containing elevated fenchone (neurotoxic), camphor, and estragole; Council of Europe advises against cosmetic use due to essential oil content with maximum recommended use of 0.2%; phototoxicity possible from furanocoumarins; fragrance allergens must be declared.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

High-risk ingredient containing elevated fenchone (neurotoxic), camphor, and estragole; Council of Europe advises against cosmetic use due to essential oil content with maximum recommended use of 0.2%; phototoxicity possible from furanocoumarins; fragrance allergens must be declared. The EU classifies Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, masking (fragrance), tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-84-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Foeniculum Vulgare Piperitum Fruit Oil?

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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