Allowed in EU

Defatted Rice Bran Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bleaching, deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Defatted Rice Bran Extract is the extract of the defatted bran of Oryza sativa.

What does it do?

Defatted Rice Bran Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

  • Deodorant

    reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

EU regulatory status

Defatted Rice Bran Extract 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 Defatted Rice Bran Extract?

Defatted Rice Bran Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Defatted Rice Bran Extract is the extract of the defatted bran of Oryza sativa.

Is Defatted Rice Bran Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Defatted Rice Bran Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Defatted Rice Bran Extract do in cosmetic products?

Defatted Rice Bran Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bleaching, deodorant.

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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: 10/07/2013