Beauty · Endocrine disruptors

Is Genistein Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Genistein is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (endocrine disruptors).

INCI name Genistein. CAS 446-72-0.

Is Genistein banned in the EU?

EU status	Restricted
US status	Allowed
Risk level	medium
Where it shows up	anti-aging serum, phytoestrogen creams
CAS number	446-72-0

Genistein (Genistein) is a soy-derived phytoestrogen.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

Listed by the EU as an endocrine disruptor; restricted in cosmetics.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Genistein banned in the EU?

Genistein is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Genistein in US cosmetics?

Yes — Genistein can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Genistein?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Genistein automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Genistein?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Genistein.

Is Genistein in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Genistein or other ingredients banned overseas.

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