Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cricket Extract

INCI: CRICKET EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (novel/non-traditional cosmetic ingredient)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA-specific regulation; falls under general cosmetic ingredient provisions. No CIR review.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cricket extract contains tropomyosin, a pan-allergen with cross-reactivity risk in individuals with shellfish/crustacean allergies. Mandatory allergen disclosure required. Novel food-grade status does not establish cosmetic-grade safety. Regulatory acceptance varies by jurisdiction.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cricket Extract safe in cosmetics?

Cricket extract contains tropomyosin, a pan-allergen with cross-reactivity risk in individuals with shellfish/crustacean allergies. Mandatory allergen disclosure required. Novel food-grade status does not establish cosmetic-grade safety. Regulatory acceptance varies by jurisdiction. The EU classifies Cricket Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cricket Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cricket Extract do in cosmetics?

Cricket Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (novel/non-traditional cosmetic ingredient).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cricket 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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