Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract

INCI: STREPTOCOCCUS ZOOEPIDEMICUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (hyaluronic acid from this organism: CAS 9004-61-9)
Function
Skin Conditioning; Humectant (primary source organism for fermentation-derived hyaluronic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; the HA produced is widely used and generally recognized as safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

S. zooepidemicus is a known animal pathogen (Group C Streptococcus) โ€” manufacturing must ensure complete inactivation and removal of viable organisms; endotoxin testing recommended

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract safe in cosmetics?

S. zooepidemicus is a known animal pathogen (Group C Streptococcus) โ€” manufacturing must ensure complete inactivation and removal of viable organisms; endotoxin testing recommended The EU classifies Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract do in cosmetics?

Streptococcus Zooepidemicus Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning; Humectant (primary source organism for fermentation-derived hyaluronic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (hyaluronic acid from this organism: CAS 9004-61-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Streptococcus Zooepidemicus 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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