# Genistein

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_446_72_0
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Softener and conditioner
Identifier: 446-72-0

> Genistein is used as softener and conditioner. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Genisteol; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyisoflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Maximum concentration: 0,007 % Other conditions: 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.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 32 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._