Allowed in EU

Illicium Verum Fruit Water

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

What is it?

Illicium Verum Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

What does it do?

Illicium Verum Fruit Water 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

Illicium Verum Fruit Water 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 Illicium Verum Fruit Water?

Illicium Verum Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Illicium Verum Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

Is Illicium Verum Fruit Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Illicium Verum Fruit Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Illicium Verum Fruit Water do in cosmetic products?

Illicium Verum Fruit Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Illicium Verum Fruit Water?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Illicium Verum Fruit Water is 84650-59-9.

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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