Annatto
colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Purpose
Function
colorant, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL76 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
natural_colorantci_75120carotenoideu_annex_ivfda_exemptbixineu_children_restrictedifra_fragrancefda_food_additiveeu_cosing_listed
Verdict
Annatto is a permitted FDA-exempt color additive with good safety profile and minimal systemic absorption.
US Note
FDA exempt color additive (21 CFR 73.30); permitted for use in cosmetics including eye-area products; no certification required
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.