Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Permitted in EU under general safety provisions with no SCCS opinion. Key bioactives are geniposide and genipin-1-beta-D-gentiobioside. Safety data primarily from food-grade gardenia blue derivative (NOAEL 2854 mg/kg/day oral). Genipin cytotoxicity observed at ≥75 µg/mL in vitro. No dermal absorption, HRIPT, or established margin of safety data available. Hepatotoxicity concern noted from high-dose oral geniposide via intestinal microbiota-mediated genipin dialdehyde intermediate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Permitted in EU under general safety provisions with no SCCS opinion. Key bioactives are geniposide and genipin-1-beta-D-gentiobioside. Safety data primarily from food-grade gardenia blue derivative (NOAEL 2854 mg/kg/day oral). Genipin cytotoxicity observed at ≥75 µg/mL in vitro. No dermal absorption, HRIPT, or established margin of safety data available. Hepatotoxicity concern noted from high-dose oral geniposide via intestinal microbiota-mediated genipin dialdehyde intermediate. The EU classifies Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92457-01-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gardenia Florida 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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