Is Fermented Black Bean Extract safe in cosmetics?
Fermented Black Bean Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Antioxidant
Fermented Black Bean Extract
INCI: GLYCINE MAX (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT
Fermented Black Bean Extract (CAS None) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Margin of Safety assessment exists for this ingredient.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fermented Black Bean Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Fermented Black Bean Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fermented Black Bean Extract allowed in the EU?
Fermented Black Bean Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fermented Black Bean Extract do in cosmetics?
Fermented Black Bean Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent and antioxidant. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: None.
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