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Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract

INCI: INONOTUS OBLIQUUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
No specific CAS assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – No specific FDA restriction; mushroom-derived botanical extract

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Relatively novel cosmetic ingredient with limited long-term dermal safety data; wild-harvested birch fungus may accumulate heavy metals requiring testing for As, Pb, Cd, and Hg; contains bioactive betulinic acid

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract safe in cosmetics?

Relatively novel cosmetic ingredient with limited long-term dermal safety data; wild-harvested birch fungus may accumulate heavy metals requiring testing for As, Pb, Cd, and Hg; contains bioactive betulinic acid The EU classifies Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract allowed in the EU?

Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract do in cosmetics?

Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) 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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