Phyllospadix scouleri Extract

INCI: PHYLLOSPADIX SCOULERI EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (no CAS in CosIng)
Function
Bleaching (skin lightening)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-restricted; no OTC skin lightener monograph listing; cosmetic use permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Bleaching claim triggers EU Art. 16 scrutiny for efficacy and safety substantiation; marine-sourced ingredient requires heavy metal contamination screening for Pb, Cd, As, and Hg; no CIR review available

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phyllospadix scouleri Extract safe in cosmetics?

Bleaching claim triggers EU Art. 16 scrutiny for efficacy and safety substantiation; marine-sourced ingredient requires heavy metal contamination screening for Pb, Cd, As, and Hg; no CIR review available The EU classifies Phyllospadix scouleri Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Phyllospadix scouleri Extract allowed in the EU?

Phyllospadix scouleri Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phyllospadix scouleri Extract do in cosmetics?

Phyllospadix scouleri Extract functions as: Bleaching (skin lightening). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS in CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Phyllospadix scouleri Extract?

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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