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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Filtration removes cell mass but water-soluble mycotoxins (citrinin) can pass through; analytical verification is essential. Generally considered lower risk than the unfiltered ferment.. The most commonly used form in commercial K-beauty products; the filtrate is the clarified liquid supernatant from Monascus fermentation of rice, rich in amino acids, peptides, and organic acids
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
Filtration removes cell mass but water-soluble mycotoxins (citrinin) can pass through; analytical verification is essential. Generally considered lower risk than the unfiltered ferment.. The most commonly used form in commercial K-beauty products; the filtrate is the clarified liquid supernatant from Monascus fermentation of rice, rich in amino acids, peptides, and organic acids The EU classifies Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (-).
What is the Margin of Safety for Monascus/Rice 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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