What is it?
Caramel is the concentrated solution obtained from heating sucrose or glucose solutions.
What does it do?
Caramel is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Caramel is listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caramel?
Caramel is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Caramel is the concentrated solution obtained from heating sucrose or glucose solutions.
Is Caramel allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Caramel is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Caramel do in cosmetic products?
Caramel is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Caramel?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Caramel is 8028-89-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/08/2020