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Annex III Entry 373 04/04/2024

Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone

Genistein

Key data

Annex
Entry number
373

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Record details

INCI glossary name

Genistein

Chemical name

Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone

Maximum concentration

0,007 %

Other restrictions

From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2024/996

SCCS opinions

  • Scientific opinion on genistein and daidzein, preliminary version of 12 January 2022, final version of 16 September 2022, corrigendum of 11 October 2022, SCCS/1641/22

Identified ingredients

  • GENISTEIN

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