Is Monascus Extract safe in cosmetics?
Monascus Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Monascus Extract
INCI: MONASCUS EXTRACT
Monascus Extract (CAS Not individually assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; colorant (natural red/orange pigments — monascin,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; colorant (natural red/orange pigments — monascin, rubropunctatin, ankaflavin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
If used for coloring, Monascus pigments are not FDA-approved color additives under 21 CFR Parts 73/74. Permitted only if coloring is incidental to function.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Monascus Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Monascus Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
colorant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monascus Extract allowed in the EU?
Monascus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Monascus Extract do in cosmetics?
Monascus Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; colorant (natural red/orange pigments — monascin, rubropunctatin, ankaflavin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.
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