Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract

INCI: LOTUS JAPONICUS SOMATIC EMBRYO EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (biotechnology-derived UVCB from plant cell culture)
Function
Skin conditioning, anti-ageing (rejuvenation/anti-wrinkle claims via somatic embryo pathway)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; manufacturer-responsible safety substantiation required

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Novel biotech ingredient with patented process; no independent CIR or SCCS review. CPSR assessor must request full compositional analysis, in-vitro genotoxicity battery, HRIPT or LLNA, heavy-metal/pesticide/microbial specifications, and analytical confirmation to rule out potential Lotus-family cyanogenic glycoside carryover.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract safe in cosmetics?

Novel biotech ingredient with patented process; no independent CIR or SCCS review. CPSR assessor must request full compositional analysis, in-vitro genotoxicity battery, HRIPT or LLNA, heavy-metal/pesticide/microbial specifications, and analytical confirmation to rule out potential Lotus-family cyanogenic glycoside carryover. The EU classifies Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract allowed in the EU?

Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract do in cosmetics?

Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-ageing (rejuvenation/anti-wrinkle claims via somatic embryo pathway). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotechnology-derived UVCB from plant cell culture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lotus Japonicus Somatic Embryo 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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