Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
INCI: ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF OIL
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil (CAS 84012-24-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Refreshing, 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
Masking, Refreshing, Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for flavoring; no FDA cosmetic restrictions at standard use levels
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance
irritant-risk
dilution-required
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
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
Oregano extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil functions as: Masking, Refreshing, Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-24-8.
Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil used outside cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil 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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