Is Manuka Oil safe in cosmetics?
Manuka Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Manuka Oil
INCI: LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM BRANCH/LEAF OIL
Manuka Oil (CAS 223747-77-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial; rich in triketones. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antimicrobial; rich in triketones
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR Expert Panel assessment found. Not listed as prohibited or restricted by FDA. Permissible under 21 CFR cosmetic framework subject to manufacturer safety substantiation.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Manuka Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Manuka Oil.
Regulatory Flags
no-cir-review
no-sccs-opinion
pregnancy-contraindicated
no-dermal-absorption-data
chemotype-variability
volatile-essential-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manuka Oil allowed in the EU?
Manuka Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Manuka Oil do in cosmetics?
Manuka Oil functions as: Antimicrobial; rich in triketones. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223747-77-3.
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