Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Endocrine disruptor concern with ongoing SCCS re-evaluation for isoflavones. Genotoxic potential not excluded for daidzein; phytoestrogen activity documented. Genistein cleared at ≤0.007% but hydroxydaidzein lacks individual concentration limit. Use with caution pending final SCCS opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxydaidzein safe in cosmetics?
Endocrine disruptor concern with ongoing SCCS re-evaluation for isoflavones. Genotoxic potential not excluded for daidzein; phytoestrogen activity documented. Genistein cleared at ≤0.007% but hydroxydaidzein lacks individual concentration limit. Use with caution pending final SCCS opinion. The EU classifies Hydroxydaidzein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxydaidzein allowed in the EU?
Hydroxydaidzein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxydaidzein do in cosmetics?
Hydroxydaidzein functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 485-63-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxydaidzein?
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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