Is Uncaria Gambir Extract safe in cosmetics?
Uncaria Gambir Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Uncaria Gambir Extract
Also known as: Catechu (cutch), Resins, gambier, Cutch, white, Gambir, Gambir gum (+2 more)
INCI: UNCARIA GAMBIR EXTRACT
Uncaria Gambir Extract (CAS 8001-48-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent. 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.
Function
Astringent
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; no specific restrictions. Not on FDA prohibited/restricted list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Uncaria Gambir Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Flavouring and nutrient
No specific technical function
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Uncaria Gambir Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Catechu (cutch)
Resins, gambier
Cutch, white
Gambir
Gambir gum
Pale catechu
Terra japonica
Chemical Function
Astringent
No specific technical function
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
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
GAMBIR (UNCARIA GAMBIR ROXB.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uncaria Gambir Extract allowed in the EU?
Uncaria Gambir Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Uncaria Gambir Extract do in cosmetics?
Uncaria Gambir Extract functions as: Astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-48-7.
Is Uncaria Gambir Extract used outside cosmetics?
Uncaria Gambir 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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