Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is the essential oil steam-distilled from the dried fruits of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Miller spp. Capillaceum (Gillib) Holmboe var. vulgare Miller, Umbelliferae. Syn. Bitter fennel. It contains anethole (50-60%), fenchone (about 10%), pinene, limonene and phellandrene
What does it do?
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Foeniculum Vulgare 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 Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil?
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is the essential oil steam-distilled from the dried fruits of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Miller spp. Capillaceum (Gillib) Holmboe var. vulgare Miller, Umbelliferae. Syn. Bitter fennel. It contains anethole (50-60%), fenchone (about 10%), pinene, limonene and phellandrene
Is Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil is 84625-39-8.
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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: 02/03/2011