Pitera

INCI: GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE

Function
Skin conditioning; yeast ferment filtrate
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Jan 2024 tentative report: safe as used in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics including at very high concentrations (up to 90.7%). No FDA prohibition. GMP advisory: monitor heavy metals and pesticide residues per FDA/EPA limits.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is not assigned a CAS number as a complex yeast fermentation filtrate; it is unrestricted in the EU (CosIng REF 59631) and not prohibited by the FDA, with CIR 2023/2024 tentative reports concluding it is safe as used in leave-on cosmetics at concentrations up to 90.7%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pitera safe in cosmetics?

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is not assigned a CAS number as a complex yeast fermentation filtrate; it is unrestricted in the EU (CosIng REF 59631) and not prohibited by the FDA, with CIR 2023/2024 tentative reports concluding it is safe as used in leave-on cosmetics at concentrations up to 90.7%. The EU classifies Pitera as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pitera allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pitera do in cosmetics?

Pitera functions as: Skin conditioning; yeast ferment filtrate. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pitera?

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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