Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
In 2017, the Panel concluded that this ingredient is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and con- centration in cosmetics (as described in that safety assess- ment). The full report on this ingredient can be accessed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) website (https://cir- re
Expert Verdict
Barley extract is a safe, well-tolerated plant-derived cosmetic ingredient with excellent safety profile and no known sensitization concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barley Extract safe in cosmetics?
Barley extract is a safe, well-tolerated plant-derived cosmetic ingredient with excellent safety profile and no known sensitization concerns. The EU classifies Barley Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Barley Extract allowed in the EU?
Barley Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Barley Extract do in cosmetics?
Barley Extract functions as: skin conditioning, emollient, antioxidant, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85251-64-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Barley Extract?
adequate 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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