Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate
INCI: MONASCUS/LETTUCE ROOT/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
All Monascus ferments carry the risk of producing monacolin K (identical to lovastatin, a prescription drug) and citrinin (a nephrotoxic mycotoxin). Responsible suppliers must provide certificates of analysis showing these are below acceptable thresholds - the EU Novel Food Regulation sets limits for monacolin K in food-grade red yeast rice, and cosmetic-grade material should meet analogous purity standards.. Lactuca root contributes natural sedative/soothing compounds (lactucin, lactucopicri...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
All Monascus ferments carry the risk of producing monacolin K (identical to lovastatin, a prescription drug) and citrinin (a nephrotoxic mycotoxin). Responsible suppliers must provide certificates of analysis showing these are below acceptable thresholds - the EU Novel Food Regulation sets limits for monacolin K in food-grade red yeast rice, and cosmetic-grade material should meet analogous purity standards.. Lactuca root contributes natural sedative/soothing compounds (lactucin, lactucopicri... The EU classifies Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning (inferred from analogous Monascus/soybean ferments). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None of these complex fermentation-derived mixtures have assigned CAS numbers, which is standard for biotechnology-derived cosmetic ingredients..
What is the Margin of Safety for Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate?
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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