Fucosyllactose

INCI: FUCOSYLLACTOSE

CAS Number
41263-94-9 (2′-fucosyllactose)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns for topical cosmetic use; if biotech-derived, confirm production organism and DNA removal per Novel Food specifications.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fucosyllactose safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns for topical cosmetic use; if biotech-derived, confirm production organism and DNA removal per Novel Food specifications. The EU classifies Fucosyllactose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Fucosyllactose?

adequate 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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