Allowed in EU

Stevioside

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

What is it?

Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 13-[(2-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]-, beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester, (4alpha)-

What does it do?

Stevioside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

EU regulatory status

Stevioside 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 Stevioside?

Stevioside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 13-[(2-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]-, beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester, (4alpha)-

Is Stevioside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Stevioside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Stevioside do in cosmetic products?

Stevioside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, oral care.

What is the CAS number of Stevioside?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Stevioside is 57817-89-7.

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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