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Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil

Functions: fragrance, perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/382

Maximum: (a) 0,9 % (b) 0,05 % (c) 0,05 % (d) 0,1 % (e) 0,2 %

Conditions: Product type: (a) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (b) Deodorant (c) Make-up products (d) Leave-on products (except (a), (b) and (c)) (e) Rinse-off products For (a) – (e): stabilised with 1 % alpha- tocopherol (applies to raw materials).

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 0,9% · (b) 0,05% · (c) 0,05% · (d) 0,1% · (e) 0,2%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Oil used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, perfuming.