Is Violaxanthin safe in cosmetics?
Violaxanthin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Violaxanthin
INCI: VIOLAXANTHIN
Violaxanthin (CAS 126-29-4 (all-trans-violaxanthin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, colorant (yellow-orange pigment). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, colorant (yellow-orange pigment)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated by FDA for cosmetics; no CIR assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Violaxanthin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Violaxanthin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Violaxanthin allowed in the EU?
Violaxanthin EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Violaxanthin do in cosmetics?
Violaxanthin functions as: Antioxidant, colorant (yellow-orange pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 126-29-4 (all-trans-violaxanthin).
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