Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted with no restrictions. Oral safety well-characterized with NOAEL 2,000 mg/kg/day and negative genotoxicity studies; in vitro evidence supports MMP-1 inhibition and antioxidant activity. Dermal route remains under-characterized with limited published absorption and sensitization data for cosmetic-grade extracts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ganoderma Lucidum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Permitted with no restrictions. Oral safety well-characterized with NOAEL 2,000 mg/kg/day and negative genotoxicity studies; in vitro evidence supports MMP-1 inhibition and antioxidant activity. Dermal route remains under-characterized with limited published absorption and sensitization data for cosmetic-grade extracts. The EU classifies Ganoderma Lucidum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ganoderma Lucidum Extract allowed in the EU?
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ganoderma Lucidum Extract do in cosmetics?
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emulsion stabilising agent, viscosity controlling agent, antioxidant, anti-aging. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223751-82-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ganoderma Lucidum 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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