Is Melia Azedarach Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract
INCI: MELIA AZEDARACH SEED EXTRACT
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract (CAS —) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; caution advised — chinaberry plant contains limonoid toxins (meliatoxins) and cytotoxic compounds in fruit; topical seed extract use requires safety substantiation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melia Azedarach Seed Extract.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
KR Korea MFDS Annex 2 (Restricted)
Category: Preservative. Max: 0.0015% (rinse-off, 3:1 ratio). Leave-on prohibited
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (10)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melia Azedarach Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
antimicrobial
skin-conditioning
caution
limonoids
cytotoxic-plant
limited-data
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Sodium/potassium/calcium salts of fatty acids
E Number
E470a
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melia Azedarach Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melia Azedarach Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: —.
Is Melia Azedarach Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Melia Azedarach Seed Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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