CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT falls under Annex II, entry 358 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — an entry that prohibits the substance only under the conditions it sets out. Read the entry below before drawing a conclusion, and check the Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Citrus Aurantifolia Flower/Galium Aparine Extract is the extract of the flowers of Citrus aurantifolia and the whole plant, Galium aparine L., Rubiaceae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/358
What entry II/358 of the Regulation says
Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT fall?
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT falls under reference II/358 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FLOWER/GALIUM APARINE EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.