Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root safe in cosmetics?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Also known as: EINECS 272-837-1, FEMA No. 2628, FEMA No. 2629, FEMA No. 2630, Licorice extract (Glycyrrhiza spp.) (+3 more)
INCI: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root (CAS 68916-91-6) 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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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition; also holds GRAS status for food use, and no cosmetic-specific restriction applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root.
Regulatory Flags
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 272-837-1
FEMA No. 2628
FEMA No. 2629
FEMA No. 2630
Licorice extract (Glycyrrhiza spp.)
Licorice root extract
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)
Glycyrrhizae
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
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
Licorice extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root allowed in the EU?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root do in cosmetics?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-91-6.
Is Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root used outside cosmetics?
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root 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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