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Blackberry Extract

INCI: RUBUS FRUTICOSUS FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84787-69-9
Function
Astringent, Tonic, Masking, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not regulated by FDA for cosmetic use; no restriction or prohibition; blackberry fruit listed in FDA food substances database (GRAS context). No CIR safety assessment on record. Unrestricted for cosmetic application.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe and well-tolerated botanical extract with established antioxidant, astringent and tonic benefits, rich in anthocyanins, tannins, vitamin C and ellagic acid. Not restricted or prohibited under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; no concentration limits apply. Suitable for broad cosmetic use including rinse-off and leave-on formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract antioxidant astringent anthocyanins no-cir-review ewg-low berry-allergy-cross-reactivity fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackberry Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe and well-tolerated botanical extract with established antioxidant, astringent and tonic benefits, rich in anthocyanins, tannins, vitamin C and ellagic acid. Not restricted or prohibited under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; no concentration limits apply. Suitable for broad cosmetic use including rinse-off and leave-on formulations. The EU classifies Blackberry Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Blackberry Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Blackberry Extract do in cosmetics?

Blackberry Extract functions as: Astringent, Tonic, Masking, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84787-69-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Blackberry 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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