Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Endocrine disruption concern due to phytoestrogen activity with potency >10× greater than kojic acid in tyrosinase inhibition; SCCS found insufficient data on daidzein-class risk assessment; not approved in all markets for skin-lightening claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 8-Hydroxydaidzein safe in cosmetics?
Endocrine disruption concern due to phytoestrogen activity with potency >10× greater than kojic acid in tyrosinase inhibition; SCCS found insufficient data on daidzein-class risk assessment; not approved in all markets for skin-lightening claims. The EU classifies 8-Hydroxydaidzein as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 8-Hydroxydaidzein allowed in the EU?
8-Hydroxydaidzein EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.02%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 8-Hydroxydaidzein do in cosmetics?
8-Hydroxydaidzein functions as: Skin conditioning, skin whitening/depigmenting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17817-31-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for 8-Hydroxydaidzein?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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