Is Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Poor
Emollient
Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil)
INCI: AZADIRACHTA INDICA SEED OIL
Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) (CAS 84696-25-3) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. 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
Emollient
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil).
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Hazard Class and Category
Aquatic Chronic 3
Hazard Statements
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: ATP15
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1716
(EU) 2023/1490
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.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil).
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) allowed in the EU?
Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) do in cosmetics?
Neem Oil (Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 84696-25-3.
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