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
- industrial
Ferula foetida root extract
CAS 90028-70-9
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
93455-94-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Ferula foetida root extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ferula assa foetida root extract”.
Also known as Ferula assa foetida root extract · Ferula assa-foetida gum extract · Ferula assafetida gum oil · Ferula foetida root · Ferula foetida, ext. · Ferula scorodosma root
Show all 7 names
Scorodosma foetidum root
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, a flavouring and a soothing agent. Ferula Foetida Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Ferula foetida, Apiaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Flavouring
- Soothing
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Ferula foetida root extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive5 entries
- Ferula Foetida Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Ferula foetida, ApiaceaeSource →
- Ferula Assa-Foetida Gum Extract is the extract of the gum derived from Ferula assa foetida.Source →
- Ferula Assa-Foetida Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Ferula assa foetida.Source →
- "Assafetida Gum Oil". Ferula Assafetida Gum Oil is an essential oil obtained from the gum of the Asafetida, Ferula assa-foetida L., ApiaceaeSource →
- Ferula Assa-foetida Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Asafetida, Ferula assa-foetida L., ApiaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Ferula foetida root extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Ferula foetida root extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Ferula foetida root extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningFlavouringSoothingTonicPerfumingFragrance
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Ferula foetida root extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Ferula foetida root extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
