Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract
INCI: PROPIONIBACTERIUM ACNES/PROPIONIBACTERIUM GRANULOSUM EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major flag: Source organisms are commensal skin bacteria associated with acne. Must ensure extract is fully inactivated with no viable organisms. Regulatory grey area between cosmetic and biologic/drug. Needs robust safety dossier for EU CPSR
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Major flag: Source organisms are commensal skin bacteria associated with acne. Must ensure extract is fully inactivated with no viable organisms. Regulatory grey area between cosmetic and biologic/drug. Needs robust safety dossier for EU CPSR The EU classifies Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract allowed in the EU?
Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract do in cosmetics?
Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; microbiome-balancing; probiotic-derived bioactive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS; biotechnology-derived extract.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propionibacterium Acnes/Propionibacterium Granulosum 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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