FICUS CARICA EXTRACT
FICUS CARICA EXTRACT must not be used as a fragrance ingredient in the EU — Annex II, entry 436 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
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
Ficus Carica Extract is an extract of the fruit and leaves of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/436
What entry II/436 of the Regulation says
Fig leaf absolute (Ficus carica L.), when used as a fragrance ingredient
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 FICUS CARICA EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does FICUS CARICA EXTRACT fall?
FICUS CARICA EXTRACT falls under reference II/436 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 FICUS CARICA EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, FICUS CARICA 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 FICUS CARICA EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking FICUS CARICA EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.