Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate

INCI: BACILLUS/MONASCUS/ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS SPROUT/RICE BRAN FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Antioxidant; skin conditioning (consistent with CosIng classification of Bacillus/Monascus ferment filtrate patterns)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Allowed but note: Monascus (red yeast) can produce monacolin K (lovastatin) and citrinin-FDA has regulatory sensitivity to monacolin K in products making health claims; cosmetic use is not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monascus species can produce citrinin (a nephrotoxic mycotoxin); supplier CoA must verify citrinin levels are below detection limits; Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) sprout is low risk. Monascus fungus produces red/orange pigments (monascorubramine, rubropunctatin) plus potent antioxidants; okra sprouts contribute mucilage polysaccharides and flavonoids; rice bran provides the lipid/vitamin substrate

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Monascus species can produce citrinin (a nephrotoxic mycotoxin); supplier CoA must verify citrinin levels are below detection limits; Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) sprout is low risk. Monascus fungus produces red/orange pigments (monascorubramine, rubropunctatin) plus potent antioxidants; okra sprouts contribute mucilage polysaccharides and flavonoids; rice bran provides the lipid/vitamin substrate The EU classifies Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate functions as: Antioxidant; skin conditioning (consistent with CosIng classification of Bacillus/Monascus ferment filtrate patterns). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus/Monascus/Abelmoschus Esculentus Sprout/Rice Bran 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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