Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate
INCI: BACILLUS/APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High vigilance required. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a cyanobacterium (blue-green alga) that can co-occur with or produce microcystins and other cyanotoxins in natural settings. Even in controlled fermentation, rigorous testing for microcystins and anatoxins is critical. Soybean allergen considerations also apply (though fermentation mitigates this).. Combines Bacillus fermentation with AFA cyanobacteria and soybean as co-substrates. AFA is marketed in health/nutrition as a superfood; i...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
High vigilance required. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a cyanobacterium (blue-green alga) that can co-occur with or produce microcystins and other cyanotoxins in natural settings. Even in controlled fermentation, rigorous testing for microcystins and anatoxins is critical. Soybean allergen considerations also apply (though fermentation mitigates this).. Combines Bacillus fermentation with AFA cyanobacteria and soybean as co-substrates. AFA is marketed in health/nutrition as a superfood; i... The EU classifies Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning (based on related Bacillus ferment entries). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex fermentation product).
What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus/Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae/Soybean Ferment Filtrate?
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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