Is Fucosyllactose safe in cosmetics?
Fucosyllactose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Fucosyllactose
INCI: FUCOSYLLACTOSE
Fucosyllactose (CAS 41263-94-9 (2′-fucosyllactose)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS for food use (GRN 749); no CFR restrictions on cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fucosyllactose.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fucosyllactose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fucosyllactose allowed in the EU?
Fucosyllactose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fucosyllactose do in cosmetics?
Fucosyllactose functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41263-94-9 (2′-fucosyllactose).
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