Is Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf safe in cosmetics?
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf
INCI: MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf (CAS 84696-25-3 (general neem extract CAS may be cited; leaf-specific CAS not separately assigned)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (whole/powdered botanical). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84696-25-3 (general neem extract CAS may be cited; leaf-specific CAS not separately assigned)
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Function
Skin conditioning (whole/powdered botanical)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf allowed in the EU?
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf do in cosmetics?
Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf functions as: Skin conditioning (whole/powdered botanical). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-25-3 (general neem extract CAS may be cited; leaf-specific CAS not separately assigned).
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