Grateloupia Elliptica Extract

INCI: GRATELOUPIA ELLIPTICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” supported by CIR group safety assessment of 60 red algae-derived ingredients (2021)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Marine-sourced ingredient requiring heavy metal (As, Cd, Pb, Hg) and iodine content testing per batch; antioxidant and anti-lipid accumulation bioactivity confirmed in vitro but limited standalone toxicological data relying on CIR group assessment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grateloupia Elliptica Extract safe in cosmetics?

Marine-sourced ingredient requiring heavy metal (As, Cd, Pb, Hg) and iodine content testing per batch; antioxidant and anti-lipid accumulation bioactivity confirmed in vitro but limited standalone toxicological data relying on CIR group assessment. The EU classifies Grateloupia Elliptica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Grateloupia Elliptica Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Grateloupia Elliptica Extract do in cosmetics?

Grateloupia Elliptica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Grateloupia Elliptica Extract?

adequate 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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