Genipa Americana Extract

INCI: GENIPA AMERICANA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (whole-plant extract)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Contains genipin, a protein cross-linker with potential for skin staining and irritation at higher concentrations; comprehensive toxicological dossier not publicly available; CPSR assessor will require supplier data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genipa Americana Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains genipin, a protein cross-linker with potential for skin staining and irritation at higher concentrations; comprehensive toxicological dossier not publicly available; CPSR assessor will require supplier data. The EU classifies Genipa Americana Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Genipa Americana Extract allowed in the EU?

Genipa Americana Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Genipa Americana Extract do in cosmetics?

Genipa Americana Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (whole-plant extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Genipa Americana 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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