Is Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride banned?
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Why Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is flagged
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is one of the safest cosmetic ingredients with essentially no known safety concerns. The CIR has reviewed medium-chain triglycerides and confirmed their safety. It does not clog pores (comedogenicity rating 1–2/5), is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone, and is used in the most sensitive formulations. No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or endocrine-disrupting effects are known. It is suitable for vegan formulations (plant-derived).
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