Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must be non-viable/inactivated in finished product (live organisms raise preservation and safety concerns); microbial purity per ISO 17516; CIR assessment covers ferment derivatives — confirm whole-organism coverage; endotoxin testing recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactobacillus safe in cosmetics?
Must be non-viable/inactivated in finished product (live organisms raise preservation and safety concerns); microbial purity per ISO 17516; CIR assessment covers ferment derivatives — confirm whole-organism coverage; endotoxin testing recommended The EU classifies Lactobacillus as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Lactobacillus allowed in the EU?
Lactobacillus EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactobacillus do in cosmetics?
Lactobacillus functions as: Skin conditioning; antimicrobial (genus-level). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (whole organism genus).
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus?
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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