Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract

INCI: KUNZEA ERICOIDES LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Skin conditioning; antimicrobial (kanuka — related to manuka)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Solvent residue profile needed; antimicrobial claims may trigger biocidal product regulation in some jurisdictions; limited published toxicology data available.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Solvent residue profile needed; antimicrobial claims may trigger biocidal product regulation in some jurisdictions; limited published toxicology data available. The EU classifies Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antimicrobial (kanuka — related to manuka). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Kunzea Ericoides Leaf 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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