Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not an EU Annex V-approved preservative; do not claim preservative function in EU markets. Adulteration risk with synthetic antimicrobials in commercial grapefruit seed extract products must be verified by supplier certificate of analysis. Must control 5-MOP at 15 ppm or below. Allergen labeling requirements apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Not an EU Annex V-approved preservative; do not claim preservative function in EU markets. Adulteration risk with synthetic antimicrobials in commercial grapefruit seed extract products must be verified by supplier certificate of analysis. Must control 5-MOP at 15 ppm or below. Allergen labeling requirements apply. The EU classifies Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract functions as: Antifungal agents, antimicrobial agents, preservatives. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; parent: 90045-43-5 (generic Citrus grandis).
What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract?
not established 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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