Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited cosmetic safety data; no CIR review; no SCCS opinion; L. bicolor contains flavonoids (lespedezaflavanone, bicolorin) and alkaloids — alkaloid content warrants toxicological screening; traditional East Asian medicinal plant; bespoke toxicological testing likely required for a robust CPSR
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Is Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?
Very limited cosmetic safety data; no CIR review; no SCCS opinion; L. bicolor contains flavonoids (lespedezaflavanone, bicolorin) and alkaloids — alkaloid content warrants toxicological screening; traditional East Asian medicinal plant; bespoke toxicological testing likely required for a robust CPSR The EU classifies Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract allowed in the EU?
Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract do in cosmetics?
Lespedeza bicolor Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lespedeza bicolor Bark 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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