Fennel Seed Extract

INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
92623-75-1
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; fennel derivatives have GRAS status as food flavorings

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Permitted in EU and US, but estragole constituent requires control and ALARA principle application; formulator must document estragole levels and exposure calculation in CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

estragole-genotoxic-carcinogen alara-applies no-sccs-opinion no-cir-report fragrance-allergen-labeling-risk chemotype-dependent-safety

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fennel Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Permitted in EU and US, but estragole constituent requires control and ALARA principle application; formulator must document estragole levels and exposure calculation in CPSR. The EU classifies Fennel Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Fennel Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fennel Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Fennel Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92623-75-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Fennel Seed Extract?

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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