Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract

INCI: ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
91770-19-3 (general Eriobotrya japonica extract CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, skin lightening
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; skin lightening claims may trigger FDA OTC drug classification if marketed as such

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Loquat seeds contain amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside); verify amygdalin content in final extract is negligible or below safety thresholds. Bleaching function requires careful marketing claims in both EU and US to avoid drug classification. Limited published safety data specific to seed extract.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Loquat seeds contain amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside); verify amygdalin content in final extract is negligible or below safety thresholds. Bleaching function requires careful marketing claims in both EU and US to avoid drug classification. Limited published safety data specific to seed extract. The EU classifies Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin lightening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-19-3 (general Eriobotrya japonica extract CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Eriobotrya Japonica 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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