Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract
INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS VISCIDA LEAF EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap: Arctostaphylos viscida (sticky whiteleaf manzanita) is a related Ericaceae species that may contain arbutin and tannins similar to A. uva-ursi, but its cosmetic safety composition is not formally characterized. A read-across from bearberry data may be supportable but requires toxicological justification. Full safety assessment required if using in EU products under Article 10 of EC 1223/2009.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Data gap: Arctostaphylos viscida (sticky whiteleaf manzanita) is a related Ericaceae species that may contain arbutin and tannins similar to A. uva-ursi, but its cosmetic safety composition is not formally characterized. A read-across from bearberry data may be supportable but requires toxicological justification. Full safety assessment required if using in EU products under Article 10 of EC 1223/2009. The EU classifies Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no unique CAS for this extract in major databases).
What is the Margin of Safety for Arctostaphylos Viscida Leaf Extract?
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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