(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
INCI: (LICORICE/REYNOUTRIA JAPONICA) ROOT/STEM EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) is a primary natural source of trans-resveratrol and emodin; emodin is an anthraquinone with phototoxicity and genotoxicity concerns flagged by EFSA; glycyrrhizin raises similar safety concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) is a primary natural source of trans-resveratrol and emodin; emodin is an anthraquinone with phototoxicity and genotoxicity concerns flagged by EFSA; glycyrrhizin raises similar safety concerns. The EU classifies (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned for the blend (individual: Reynoutria japonica extract = 90604-49-2).
What is the Margin of Safety for (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem 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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