Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cannot be claimed as UV filter without regulatory approval (EU Annex VI / FDA monograph); sourcing sustainability (algae/cyanobacteria); purity and heavy metal testing required for marine-derived ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shinorine safe in cosmetics?
Cannot be claimed as UV filter without regulatory approval (EU Annex VI / FDA monograph); sourcing sustainability (algae/cyanobacteria); purity and heavy metal testing required for marine-derived ingredient The EU classifies Shinorine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Shinorine allowed in the EU?
Shinorine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shinorine do in cosmetics?
Shinorine functions as: UV absorber (natural sunscreen, λmax ~333–334 nm, UV-A/UV-B), antioxidant, cytoprotective. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73112-73-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Shinorine?
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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