Is Fucoidan safe in cosmetics?
Fucoidan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Fucoidan
INCI: FUCOIDAN
Fucoidan (CAS 9072-19-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, MMP Inhibitor, Collagen Stimulating, Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, MMP Inhibitor, Collagen Stimulating, Antioxidant
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR restriction; MoCRA registration required from 2026
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fucoidan.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Fucoidan — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
heavy_metal_testing_required
marine_origin
molecular_weight_critical_for_activity
batch_variability_wild_harvest
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fucoidan allowed in the EU?
Fucoidan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fucoidan do in cosmetics?
Fucoidan functions as: Anti-aging, Skin Conditioning, MMP Inhibitor, Collagen Stimulating, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9072-19-9.
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