Is Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) safe in cosmetics?
Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_)
INCI: PLUM EXTRACT
Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Botanical / Natural ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Botanical / Natural ingredient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel has not published a final safety assessment specific to Prunus mume-derived ingredients as of available records.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) allowed in the EU?
Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) do in cosmetics?
Plum Extract (_Prunus mume_) functions as: Botanical / Natural ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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