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Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract

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

What is it?

Melia Azadirachta Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Melia azadirachta. The accepted scientific name for Melia azadirachta is Azadirachta indica.

What does it do?

Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf 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 Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract?

Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Melia Azadirachta Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Melia azadirachta. The accepted scientific name for Melia azadirachta is Azadirachta indica.

Is Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract do in cosmetic products?

Melia Azadirachta Branch/leaf Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.

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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: 20/10/2015