Is PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) safe in cosmetics?
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Antioxidant
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)
INCI: PYRROLOQUINOLINE QUINONE
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) (CAS None) is a cosmetic antioxidant functioning as Potent antioxidant and anti-aging active. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Potent antioxidant and anti-aging active
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) allowed in the EU?
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) do in cosmetics?
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) functions as: Potent antioxidant and anti-aging active. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: None.
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