Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment

INCI: CITROBACTER/SOY PROTEIN FERMENT

CAS Number
Not assigned (biotech fermentation product)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Soy proteins and peptides reviewed by CIR โ€” concluded safe in current practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Soy allergen labeling required; fermentation organism (Citrobacter) safety must be documented including endotoxin testing and microbial purity; pesticide residues and heavy metals in soy substrate should be controlled per CIR Panel recommendations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Soy allergen labeling required; fermentation organism (Citrobacter) safety must be documented including endotoxin testing and microbial purity; pesticide residues and heavy metals in soy substrate should be controlled per CIR Panel recommendations. The EU classifies Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment allowed in the EU?

Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment do in cosmetics?

Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotech fermentation product).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrobacter/Soy Protein Ferment?

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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