Allowed in EU

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Caraway Oil. Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried, ripe fruit of the Caraway, Carum carvi L., Apiaceae

What does it do?

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Carum Carvi Fruit Oil?

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Caraway Oil. Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried, ripe fruit of the Caraway, Carum carvi L., Apiaceae

Is Carum Carvi Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Carum Carvi Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?

Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Carum Carvi Fruit Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carum Carvi Fruit Oil is 85940-31-4 / 8000-42-8.

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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: 15/10/2010