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Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract)

Indian gooseberry extract / Amla extract

Safety Notes

Exceptionally high vitamin C content; tannins (emblicanin A/B); antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibition (brightening); hair conditioning; traditional Ayurvedic use for hair (amla oil popular in India); anti-glycation; India-origin crop; well-tolerated

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (antioxidant / brightening / hair)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Indian haircare brightening serums antioxidant products

Origin

Vegetable (amla fruits)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) safe to use in skincare?

Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Exceptionally high vitamin C content; tannins (emblicanin A/B); antioxidant; tyrosinase inhibition (brightening); hair conditioning; traditional Ayurvedic use for hair (amla oil popular in India); anti-glycation; India-origin crop; well-tolerated

Is Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) allowed in India?

Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) used for in cosmetics?

Amla Extract (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) functions as: Active (antioxidant / brightening / hair). It is commonly found in: Indian haircare brightening serums antioxidant products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS909097-13-8
ECN/A

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