Aspergillus Ferment

INCI: ASPERGILLUS FERMENT

Function
Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides brightening and exfoliating activity through enzymatic action; rooted in traditional Japanese fermentation (koji). Contains proteases, amylases, and lipases generated during fermentation, used in brightening and mild exfoliation formulations.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in OTC cosmetics. Safety substantiation required. Traditional use history (koji fermentation) supports general safety.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aspergillus Ferment brings traditional koji fermentation credibility and enzyme-rich brightening activity. Evidence is limited to traditional use and in vitro data. Mandatory mycotoxin testing (especially aflatoxins) in production batches is a critical safety requirement for regulatory compliance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fermentation-derived brightening enzymatic-exfoliant mycotoxin-testing-required traditional-use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aspergillus Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Aspergillus Ferment brings traditional koji fermentation credibility and enzyme-rich brightening activity. Evidence is limited to traditional use and in vitro data. Mandatory mycotoxin testing (especially aflatoxins) in production batches is a critical safety requirement for regulatory compliance. The EU classifies Aspergillus Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Aspergillus Ferment allowed in the EU?

Aspergillus Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aspergillus Ferment do in cosmetics?

Aspergillus Ferment functions as: Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides brightening and exfoliating activity through enzymatic action; rooted in traditional Japanese fermentation (koji). Contains proteases, amylases, and lipases generated during fermentation, used in brightening and mild exfoliation formulations.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aspergillus Ferment?

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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