Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare Fruit Oil

INCI: FOENICULUM VULGARE VULGARE FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
92623-75-1 (CosIng EC\# 296-407-8)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, soothing agent, tonic, masking (fragrance)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted 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

Sweet fennel oil with high trans-anethole (weak estrogenic activity) and estragole genotoxicity concern; subject to IFRA concentration limits with allergen declaration required; Council of Europe advises against cosmetic use; maximum 0.2% recommended.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?

Sweet fennel oil with high trans-anethole (weak estrogenic activity) and estragole genotoxicity concern; subject to IFRA concentration limits with allergen declaration required; Council of Europe advises against cosmetic use; maximum 0.2% recommended. The EU classifies Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare Fruit Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?

Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare 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 Vulgare Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?

Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, soothing agent, tonic, masking (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92623-75-1 (CosIng EC\# 296-407-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Foeniculum Vulgare Vulgare 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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