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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural fruit acids (citric, malic) may cause mild irritation on sensitive/compromised skin at high concentrations; pesticide-residue control required [^1_3]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ribes Nigrum Fruit safe in cosmetics?
Natural fruit acids (citric, malic) may cause mild irritation on sensitive/compromised skin at high concentrations; pesticide-residue control required [^1_3] The EU classifies Ribes Nigrum Fruit as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ribes Nigrum Fruit allowed in the EU?
Ribes Nigrum Fruit EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ribes Nigrum Fruit do in cosmetics?
Ribes Nigrum Fruit functions as: Skin Conditioning, Exfoliating (whole/crushed fruit applications) [^1_6]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68606-81-5 [^1_3].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ribes Nigrum Fruit?
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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