# HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_unii_b1_c031468_a
Categories: beauty
Functions: Bleaching, Hair conditioning
Identifier: HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

> HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT: Used in cosmetics as a bleaching agent and a hair conditioner. Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., Malvaceae. FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance structurallydiverse. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance structurallydiverse.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., Malvaceae
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/83098
- FDA GSRS UNII (updated 2026-02-26): https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/
- openFDA Substance (updated 2026-05-24): https://api.fda.gov/other/substance.json?search=unii:B1C031468A

_Assessed by Greenveil._