Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract safe in cosmetics?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract
INCI: BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVA EXTRACT
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract (CAS Not assigned (novel biological extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR review. Not on FDA prohibited list. Novel ingredient; manufacturer bears burden of safety substantiation.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract allowed in the EU?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract do in cosmetics?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (novel biological extract).
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