Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract

INCI: FICUS BENGHALENSIS BARK/BUD EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned — CosIng Ref No. 96210
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; no CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

If marketed as a preservative in the EU, Annex V listing is mandatory; must be reformulated as skin conditioning with separate preservation system or demonstrate it is not the primary preservative; no SCCS opinion available; challenge test data per ISO 11930 essential.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract safe in cosmetics?

If marketed as a preservative in the EU, Annex V listing is mandatory; must be reformulated as skin conditioning with separate preservation system or demonstrate it is not the primary preservative; no SCCS opinion available; challenge test data per ISO 11930 essential. The EU classifies Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract allowed in the EU?

Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract do in cosmetics?

Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned — CosIng Ref No. 96210.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud 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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