Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract

INCI: CITRUS JAPONICA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract; no unique CAS in CosIng)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (2021) as part of 80 Citrus fruit-derived ingredients — concluded safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, with ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products. Citrus fruits are FDA GRAS for food.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific toxicology with reported use at 0.0038% in non-coloring hair conditioners. Monitor for pesticide residues and ensure 5-MOP content remains below 15 ppm in leave-on products. Furocoumarin content likely low given kumquat is not a high-furocoumarin species.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific toxicology with reported use at 0.0038% in non-coloring hair conditioners. Monitor for pesticide residues and ensure 5-MOP content remains below 15 ppm in leave-on products. Furocoumarin content likely low given kumquat is not a high-furocoumarin species. The EU classifies Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent — miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract; no unique CAS in CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Japonica Fruit 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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