Foeniculum Vulgare Seed

INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE SEED

CAS Number
92623-75-1
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive, bulking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Particle size and processing method critically affect safety profile; milled seeds may release essential oils reintroducing estragole exposure; coarse particles pose mechanical irritation risk; no CIR monograph available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Seed safe in cosmetics?

Particle size and processing method critically affect safety profile; milled seeds may release essential oils reintroducing estragole exposure; coarse particles pose mechanical irritation risk; no CIR monograph available. The EU classifies Foeniculum Vulgare Seed as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Seed allowed in the EU?

Foeniculum Vulgare Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Foeniculum Vulgare Seed do in cosmetics?

Foeniculum Vulgare Seed functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92623-75-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Foeniculum Vulgare Seed?

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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