Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited standalone safety data; fruit of Garcinia indica (kokum) is edible with long history of food use in India; partial read-across from CIR-reviewed seed butter may be acceptable for CPSR; however, extract composition differs from butter and garcinol content requires quantification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garcinia indica Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Limited standalone safety data; fruit of Garcinia indica (kokum) is edible with long history of food use in India; partial read-across from CIR-reviewed seed butter may be acceptable for CPSR; however, extract composition differs from butter and garcinol content requires quantification. The EU classifies Garcinia indica Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Garcinia indica Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Garcinia indica Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Garcinia indica Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Garcinia indica Fruit Extract functions as: Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.
What is the Margin of Safety for Garcinia indica Fruit 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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