Is Red Rice Vinegar safe in cosmetics?
Red Rice Vinegar has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Red Rice Vinegar
INCI: RED RICE VINEGAR
Red Rice Vinegar (CAS Not specifically assigned (natural fermentation product)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, pH adjuster (acetic acid-based). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (natural fermentation product)
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Function
Skin conditioning, pH adjuster (acetic acid-based)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; widely used as food product
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Red Rice Vinegar.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Red Rice Vinegar — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Rice Vinegar allowed in the EU?
Red Rice Vinegar EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Red Rice Vinegar do in cosmetics?
Red Rice Vinegar functions as: Skin conditioning, pH adjuster (acetic acid-based). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (natural fermentation product).
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