Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR 2020 concluded safe as used in cosmetics up to 22% in rinse-off and 7% in leave-on formulations. Not listed in EU Annexes II, III, V, or VI. FDA permits use with GRAS food status. Avoid oral/lip products for infants under 12 months due to ingestion-related botulism risk; topical use is safe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Honey (Mel) safe in cosmetics?
CIR 2020 concluded safe as used in cosmetics up to 22% in rinse-off and 7% in leave-on formulations. Not listed in EU Annexes II, III, V, or VI. FDA permits use with GRAS food status. Avoid oral/lip products for infants under 12 months due to ingestion-related botulism risk; topical use is safe. The EU classifies Honey (Mel) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Honey (Mel) allowed in the EU?
Honey (Mel) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Honey (Mel) do in cosmetics?
Honey (Mel) functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-66-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Honey (Mel)?
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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