Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted with caution — FDA has flagged calamus oil due to β-asarone carcinogenicity (21 CFR 189.110 prohibits calamus in food; cosmetic use is not explicitly prohibited but requires safety substantiation)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CRITICAL: β-asarone (known genotoxin/carcinogen) in substrate. Fermentation may reduce but cannot be assumed to eliminate β-asarone without analytical confirmation (GC-MS). Any CPSR must include β-asarone quantification data. SCCS has flagged this substance.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

CRITICAL: β-asarone (known genotoxin/carcinogen) in substrate. Fermentation may reduce but cannot be assumed to eliminate β-asarone without analytical confirmation (GC-MS). Any CPSR must include β-asarone quantification data. SCCS has flagged this substance. The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate 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 Lactobacillus/Acorus Calamus Root Extract Ferment Filtrate?

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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