Black Currant Fruit Extract

INCI: RIBES NIGRUM FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
68606-81-5
Function
antioxidant, skin conditioning, astringent, emollient, perfuming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No US restrictions; widely used in personal care and cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

High-antioxidant botanical extract rich in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and polyphenols with excellent safety profile and no known sensitization or toxicity concerns at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

antioxidant-rich vitamin-c-source clean-label fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Currant Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

High-antioxidant botanical extract rich in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and polyphenols with excellent safety profile and no known sensitization or toxicity concerns at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Black Currant Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Black Currant Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Black Currant Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Black Currant Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Black Currant Fruit Extract functions as: antioxidant, skin conditioning, astringent, emollient, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68606-81-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Black Currant Fruit 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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