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Expert Verdict
EU: permitted without concentration restrictions under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; not listed in Annex II (prohibited) or Annex III (restricted); not captured by 2024/996 restrictions applied to kojic acid and arbutin; no SCCS opinion. US: FDA permits cosmetic use without pre-market approval; not a sunscreen monograph active; subject to MoCRA. Efficacy: 29% improvement in MASI score vs 2% placebo at 75% extract concentration over 8 weeks. Primary function: tyrosinase inhibition via oxyresveratrol. Regulatory-compliant alternative to restricted arbutin and kojic acid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mulberry Extract safe in cosmetics?
EU: permitted without concentration restrictions under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; not listed in Annex II (prohibited) or Annex III (restricted); not captured by 2024/996 restrictions applied to kojic acid and arbutin; no SCCS opinion. US: FDA permits cosmetic use without pre-market approval; not a sunscreen monograph active; subject to MoCRA. Efficacy: 29% improvement in MASI score vs 2% placebo at 75% extract concentration over 8 weeks. Primary function: tyrosinase inhibition via oxyresveratrol. Regulatory-compliant alternative to restricted arbutin and kojic acid. The EU classifies Mulberry Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Mulberry Extract allowed in the EU?
Mulberry Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mulberry Extract do in cosmetics?
Mulberry Extract functions as: Skin brightening / Antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90064-11-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mulberry Extract?
adequate 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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