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Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract)

Bromelain / Pineapple fruit extract

Safety Notes

Bromelain (proteolytic enzyme); enzymatic exfoliation; brightening; similar sensitization profile to papain at high concentrations; IgE sensitization possible

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (enzymatic exfoliant)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Enzyme exfoliants brightening products

Origin

Vegetable (pineapple fruit)

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 Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) safe to use in skincare?

Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) has a High concern rating. Bromelain (proteolytic enzyme); enzymatic exfoliation; brightening; similar sensitization profile to papain at high concentrations; IgE sensitization possible

Is Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) allowed in India?

Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) used for in cosmetics?

Pineapple Extract (Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract) functions as: Active (enzymatic exfoliant). It is commonly found in: Enzyme exfoliants brightening products.

TCS Assessment
Low-Medium
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

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