Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS MERISTEM CELL CULTURE

CAS Number
Not assigned (biotechnology-derived ingredient)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - novel cosmetic ingredient with no specific prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally well-tolerated, including on sensitive skin; no classified hazards; as a biotech ingredient, batch-to-batch consistency and contamination controls during fermentation are critical QC points. Produced via plant-stem-cell biotechnology from undifferentiated meristematic cells; concentrated in rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, polysaccharides, and phytosterols; sustainable manufacturing without large-scale plant harvesting

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture safe in cosmetics?

Generally well-tolerated, including on sensitive skin; no classified hazards; as a biotech ingredient, batch-to-batch consistency and contamination controls during fermentation are critical QC points. Produced via plant-stem-cell biotechnology from undifferentiated meristematic cells; concentrated in rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, polysaccharides, and phytosterols; sustainable manufacturing without large-scale plant harvesting The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture allowed in the EU?

Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture do in cosmetics?

Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotechnology-derived ingredient).

What is the Margin of Safety for Melissa Officinalis Meristem Cell Culture?

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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