Is Glutaminase safe in cosmetics?
Glutaminase has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glutaminase
INCI: GLUTAMINASE
Glutaminase (CAS 9001-47-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, enzyme catalyst. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning, enzyme catalyst
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; enzyme classified as cosmetic ingredient; no specific regulatory guidance
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glutaminase.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glutaminase — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
enzyme
protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glutaminase allowed in the EU?
Glutaminase EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glutaminase do in cosmetics?
Glutaminase functions as: Skin conditioning, enzyme catalyst. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9001-47-2.
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