Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard)

INCI: ALPINIA SPECIOSA FLOWER/LEAF/SEED/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in CosIng
Function
Antioxidant, Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Not listed in Annex V - cannot be declared as a "preservative" under EU regulation, but can provide preservative-boosting functionality; if acting as primary preservation system, challenge testing is critical; no CIR/SCCS monograph

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) safe in cosmetics?

Not listed in Annex V - cannot be declared as a "preservative" under EU regulation, but can provide preservative-boosting functionality; if acting as primary preservation system, challenge testing is critical; no CIR/SCCS monograph The EU classifies Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) allowed in the EU?

Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) do in cosmetics?

Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard) functions as: Antioxidant, Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Speciosa Flower/Leaf/Seed/Stem Extract (standard)?

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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