Is Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract
Also known as: Ginkgo biloba, ext., EINECS 289-896-4, UNII-19FUJ2C58T, Gingko biloba, Ginkgo leaf extract
INCI: GINKGO BILOBA ROOT EXTRACT
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract (CAS 90045-36-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; CIR concluded data insufficient (2024)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract.
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IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
2B
Volume
108
Evaluation Year
2013
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
Ginkgo biloba, ext.
EINECS 289-896-4
UNII-19FUJ2C58T
Gingko biloba
Ginkgo leaf extract
Chemical Function
Biocide
Antioxidant
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Ginkgo biloba extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-36-6.
Is Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Ginkgo Biloba Root Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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