What does the restriction note for CITRIC ACID mean?

The restriction field for CITRIC ACID reads: V/59. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CITRIC ACID

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2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

CITRIC ACID is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/59.

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Inventory details for CITRIC ACID

INCI name

CITRIC ACID

INN name

citric acid

Ph. Eur. name

acidum citricum

Description

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Annex records for CITRIC ACID

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 59

CITRIC ACID (AND) SILVER CITRATE

CAS: 5949-29-1; 77-92-9; 36701-38-9

EC: 460-890-5

Key data

CAS

77-92-9 / 5949-29-1

201-069-1

Restriction

V/59

Function

BUFFERING CHELATING FRAGRANCE

How CITRIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CITRIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CITRIC ACID is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CITRIC ACID appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for CITRIC ACID reads: "V/59". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CITRIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CITRIC ACID

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CITRIC ACID with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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