Regulations of Cholecalciferol

CHOLECALCIFEROL

Identifiers

FormulaC27H44O·CAS67-97-0·EC200-673-2

Functions

ORAL CARESKIN Conditioning - Miscellaneous

Hazards

Acute ToxicHealth Hazard

How does the regulatory treatment of Cholecalciferol differ by market or product category?

Regulatory treatment of cholecalciferol varies by market and product category. In the US, it is an FDA-approved prescription drug, a food additive permitted for direct addition to food, affirmed as GRAS, and an active ingredient in registered rodenticide products. In the EU, it is listed under ECHA C&L notifications and regulated under EFSA legal basis Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and status regulation 2004/129/EC. In Australia, it appears on the AICIS industrial chemicals inventory. In New Zealand, it has HSNO approval with controls. In cosmetics, it is listed in the EU with restriction II/335, indicating a regulatory constraint.

Which United States federal regulations apply to Cholecalciferol?

5 regulations

EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag

Cyclohexanol, 3-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-1-[(1R)-1,5-dimethylhexyl]octahydro-7a-methyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylene-, (1S,3Z)-: ACTIVE

FDA Direct Food Additives

Regulatory records

EntryRegulationTypeStatusSource
184.195021 CFR 184.1950Food AdditiveauthorizedView

FDA 21 CFR Indirect Food Additives

Regulatory records

EntryRegulationTypeStatusSource
172.38021 CFR 172.380Food AdditiveauthorizedView

FDA GRAS Notices

Substance added directly to human food affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

FDA Technical Effects

Regulatory records

RegulationStatus
FDA Technical Effect: NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTauthorized

What EU regulatory requirements apply to Cholecalciferol?

3 regulations

EFSA Legal Basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (amended)

Status Regulation (EC)

2004/129/EC

COSING Annex II Prohibited Substances (Reg 1223/2009)

Published
22 Dec 2009
Effective
11 Jan 2010
Transition
11 Jul 2013

Regulatory records

EntryRegulationTypeStatus
335EU 1223/2009IIprohibited

Record details

EU 1223/2009

professional use only
No

What regulations apply to Cholecalciferol in Canada?

1 regulation

DSL / NDSL

Published
04 May 1994
Effective
04 May 1994

Regulatory records

EntryRegulationTypeStatus
67-97-0SOR/94-311DSLauthorized

Conditions

This substance is on the Domestic Substances List (DSL). This substance was added to the DSL as an “Existing Substance” given that it meets the criteria set out in CEPA for substances that were in commerce in Canada between 1984 and 1986.

Record details

SOR/94-311

professional use only
No

What regulations apply to Cholecalciferol in Australia?

1 regulation

The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals

Chemical: 9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3-ol, (3.beta.,5Z,7E)-

What regulations apply to Cholecalciferol in New Zealand?

1 regulation

New Zealand EPA Inventory of Chemical Status

Cholecalciferol: HSNO Approval: HSR002778 Approved with controls

Which conditions, limits, and use contexts most affect a compliance assessment for Cholecalciferol?

Key conditions affecting compliance include the intended product category and use context. For food use, the quantity added must not exceed the amount reasonably required to achieve its intended effect, and the substance must be of appropriate food grade. For drugs, FDA approval under the FD&C Act is required for prescription products. For OTC wound healing products, there is inadequate data to establish safety and effectiveness. GHS classifications indicate acute toxicity (fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin, or inhaled) and target organ toxicity, which may trigger labeling and handling requirements. In cosmetics, restriction II/335 applies, but specific concentration limits are not provided.

What should be in place before a product containing Cholecalciferol is assessed for launch?

Before launch, a product containing cholecalciferol should have documentation confirming its regulatory status for the specific market and category. For US food use, evidence of GRAS affirmation or food additive compliance is needed. For drug products, FDA approval or appropriate OTC monograph compliance is required. For pesticide products, EPA registration is necessary. In the EU, compliance with EFSA regulations and cosmetic restrictions (II/335) must be verified. GHS classification data should be incorporated into safety data sheets and labeling. Additionally, for rodenticide uses, current EPA-approved uses must be confirmed as they may change.

Where does the available regulatory position stop short of supporting a decision on Cholecalciferol?

The available regulatory position is insufficient to support a final launch decision because it lacks specific concentration limits, detailed conditions, and documentation requirements for most categories. For cosmetics, the restriction II/335 is noted but its exact meaning is not explained. For food additives, the permitted levels are not quantified. For OTC drugs, the inadequate data statement for wound healing products indicates a potential barrier. Additionally, GHS classifications are aggregated from company notifications and may not reflect a definitive regulatory classification. Therefore, further regulatory research is needed before proceeding.

Which recent regulatory changes or effective dates are material for Cholecalciferol?

No recent regulatory changes or effective dates are provided in the evidence. The available information includes current statuses such as FDA approval, GRAS affirmation, and EPA registration, but no upcoming or recent amendments are mentioned. For the EU, the legal basis references Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (amended) and status regulation 2004/129/EC, but the amendment details and effective dates are not specified. Therefore, it is not possible to identify any material regulatory changes affecting cholecalciferol from the supplied evidence.