NISIN

CAS Number
1414-45-5
Function
Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status allowed
US Notes GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) as a food preservative; in cosmetics, allowed subject to general safety substantiation

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Expert Verdict

NISIN is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted preservative needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NISIN safe in cosmetics?

NISIN is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Antimicrobial It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies NISIN as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is NISIN allowed in the EU?

NISIN EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does NISIN do in cosmetics?

NISIN functions as: Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1414-45-5.

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