Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Manuka oil is permitted in the EU (not listed in Annexes II-VI of EC 1223/2009) and permissible in the US under general cosmetic safety obligations, with no CIR review or FDA prohibition. Safety substantiation recommended due to moderate safety rating and assumed high dermal absorption of lipophilic constituents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manuka Oil safe in cosmetics?
Manuka oil is permitted in the EU (not listed in Annexes II-VI of EC 1223/2009) and permissible in the US under general cosmetic safety obligations, with no CIR review or FDA prohibition. Safety substantiation recommended due to moderate safety rating and assumed high dermal absorption of lipophilic constituents. The EU classifies Manuka Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Manuka Oil?
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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