Streptococcus Oralis

INCI: STREPTOCOCCUS ORALIS

CAS Number
Not assigned (whole microorganism)
Function
Oral care / microbiome modulation (probiotic ingredient for oral care products)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated as a cosmetic ingredient; oral care products containing live bacteria may fall under drug classification depending on claims

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿšจ Critical concern: *S. oralis* is a viridans group streptococcus and documented cause of infective endocarditis, bacteremia, and sepsis in immunocompromised patients. Use in commercial products requires rigorous strain characterization, viability controls, and immunocompromised-user risk assessment. Not suitable for leave-on skin products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Streptococcus Oralis safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿšจ Critical concern: *S. oralis* is a viridans group streptococcus and documented cause of infective endocarditis, bacteremia, and sepsis in immunocompromised patients. Use in commercial products requires rigorous strain characterization, viability controls, and immunocompromised-user risk assessment. Not suitable for leave-on skin products The EU classifies Streptococcus Oralis as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Streptococcus Oralis allowed in the EU?

Streptococcus Oralis EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Streptococcus Oralis do in cosmetics?

Streptococcus Oralis functions as: Oral care / microbiome modulation (probiotic ingredient for oral care products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (whole microorganism).

What is the Margin of Safety for Streptococcus Oralis?

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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