Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Anethole
CAS 104-46-1 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
1-Methoxy-4-(1E)- 1-propen-1-yl- benzene (trans- Anethole) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 39 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 39 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Anethole. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Anethole in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
39
Brands
6
VehiclePersonal careCleaning and safetyCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- Bicarbonato BlanqueadorDeliplusCritical
- PasteDentaluxHigh
- Colgate HerbalColgate · HygieneCritical
- Oral-B 3D White Advanced Luxe Perfection TandpastaOral B · MondverzorgingHigh
- elmexElmex Kariessschutz · HygieneHigh
- Oral-B Pro-Expert Professionele Bescherming TandpastaOral B · MondverzorgingCritical
- Bain de bouche soin complet sans alcoolUCritical
- Signal Extra FraîcheurSignalCritical
- Président��عجون ��لاسنانHigh
- Sensitive & Encias-GengivasDeliplus · Cuidado PersonalHigh
- ToothpasteOral-B pro expert · HygieneCritical
- Oral-B 3D White Arctic Fresh TandpastaOralB · MondverzorgingHigh
- DentifriceSimpl Choice,Simpl · HygieneHigh
- BiorepairDr. White · HygieneHigh
- Colgate es WakenKids! Colgate Don't just clean CarFrisse AdemModerate
- ToothpasteAuromere · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Déodorant Sport Homme 24 hU · HygieneHigh
- Paradontax classicHigh
- Parodontax Strengthen & Protect Fresh Mint TandpastaParodontax · MondverzorgingCritical
- mouthwash - peppermintwakenHigh
- Sensation WhiteColgate · Health BeautyHigh
- sensodyneHaleonHigh
- Berlingots nantais
- synsodyneModerate
