Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Caramel
Caramel is listed in Annex IV of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (colorants allowed in cosmetic products).
Concern score
25/100Minor concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
This score describes the ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of any product it appears in. Ingredients we have no hazard signal for are labelled “Not assessed” rather than scored.
Concern score 25/100 (minor) · high confidence.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Caramel in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
877
Brands
6
Personal careCleaning and safetyCleaning products and household careConstructionFood and drug
Typical roles
ColorantDeodorizerDyeFlavouring and nutrientFragrancePigmentSolventTracer
Found in these products
Crema reparadora
Deliplus
LowCrema corporal nutritiva con aceite de argán
Deliplus
MinorShampoing illuminant camomille
L'Oréal,L'Oreal Consumer products,Garnier
MinorGEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)
deliplus
CriticalIntensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration Lotion
Vaseline
ModerateShampoo 7 Kräuter
Cien, Win Cosmetic
HighCrema facial hidrata ácido hialurónico y aloe vera
Deliplus
MinorLeche corporal de argán
Cien
LowGel Douche Huile Precieuse
EvoLuderm
MinorSérum facial reparador Micro Cápsulas
Deliplus
HighHuile lavante
SVR
LowAxe Gel Douche YOU 400ml
Axe
MinorGel douche surgras
HighGarnier Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide 48H Reparing Balm 75 ml - Vegan
Garnier
Minor2 in 1 Dusche Lemongras Guarana
Kneipp
HighFructis Hair Food Aguacate
l-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, garnier, Fructis
CriticalWafer Sticks Vanilla
Biskitop
Criticalshampooing au amandes
cosmia
HighOriginal Remedies
Garnier
MinorSheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo
MinorWattie's Smokey BBQ Sauce
Wattie's
ModerateARN TIM TAM CHOC G/F 150GM
Arnott's
ModerateShea Butter
Jergens
CriticalGarnier Fructis: Macadamia Hair food
L'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier
Critical
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
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.
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Caramel. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Regulatory status
No restrictions found. Caramel appears in these published regulatory listings.
USFDAinactive ingredient database9 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION; Potency: 2.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: 5.3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 11 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 111.12 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 207 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: RECTAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 0.26 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Potency: NASource →
EUECallowed_listedAnnex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E150a-d)
- Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E150a-d)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 877 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning and safety, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Deodorizer, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 877 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning and safety, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Deodorizer, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as mixture.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 3 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE ROOTBEER.
- Observed in 3 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE ROOTBEER.Source →