Enterococcus faecalis Ferment

INCI: ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS FERMENT

CAS Number
Not assigned [^1_15]
Function
Antimicrobial, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restrictions; no CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Confirm absence of viable E. faecalis cells and enterotoxins/virulence factors in final ferment; antimicrobial function suggests bioactive peptides (bacteriocins) requiring characterization; no SCCS or CIR assessment available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enterococcus faecalis Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Confirm absence of viable E. faecalis cells and enterotoxins/virulence factors in final ferment; antimicrobial function suggests bioactive peptides (bacteriocins) requiring characterization; no SCCS or CIR assessment available. The EU classifies Enterococcus faecalis Ferment as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Enterococcus faecalis Ferment allowed in the EU?

Enterococcus faecalis Ferment EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Enterococcus faecalis Ferment do in cosmetics?

Enterococcus faecalis Ferment functions as: Antimicrobial, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned [^1_15].

What is the Margin of Safety for Enterococcus faecalis Ferment?

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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