Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces)

INCI: KLUYVEROMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/LEUCONOSTOC/SACCHAROMYCES LAC FERMENT

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€” Saccharomyces cerevisiae is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1983); no CFR restriction on ferment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lac substrate (shellac resin) โ€” confirm source and residual solvents; dairy-free but verify no cross-contamination if facility also processes milk ferments

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) safe in cosmetics?

Lac substrate (shellac resin) โ€” confirm source and residual solvents; dairy-free but verify no cross-contamination if facility also processes milk ferments The EU classifies Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) allowed in the EU?

Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) do in cosmetics?

Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces) 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 Lac Ferment (Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces)?

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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