Is Bifidobacterium Longum safe in cosmetics?
Bifidobacterium Longum has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bifidobacterium Longum
INCI: BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE
Bifidobacterium Longum (CAS 96507-89-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Ferment / Probiotic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Ferment / Probiotic ingredient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR report. If building GMP-ready documentation, flag this ingredient as requiring a safety assessor justification or read-across strategy.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bifidobacterium Longum.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bifidobacterium Longum — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bifidobacterium Longum allowed in the EU?
Bifidobacterium Longum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bifidobacterium Longum do in cosmetics?
Bifidobacterium Longum functions as: Ferment / Probiotic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96507-89-0.
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