Kiwi Fruit Extract

INCI: ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
92456-64-9 (general *Actinidia chinensis* fruit extract)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; CIR has reviewed Actinidia-derived ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Allergenicity is the primary concern. Kiwi is among the top fruit allergens. Products should consider allergen disclosure. Actinidin (cysteine protease) in the extract can cause irritation in sensitive skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiwi Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Allergenicity is the primary concern. Kiwi is among the top fruit allergens. Products should consider allergen disclosure. Actinidin (cysteine protease) in the extract can cause irritation in sensitive skin. The EU classifies Kiwi Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Kiwi Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Kiwi Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Kiwi Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92456-64-9 (general *Actinidia chinensis* fruit extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kiwi Fruit 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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