Ficus benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract
INCI: FICUS BENGHALENSIS BARK/BUD EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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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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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