Is Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract
INCI: ILLICIUM RELIGIOSUM BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT
Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract (CAS 91723-52-3 [^1_16]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically prohibited under 21 CFR 700; however, general adulteration provisions apply if toxic
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Illicium Religiosum Branch/Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91723-52-3 [^1_16].
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