Is Bacillus Lysate safe in cosmetics?
Bacillus Lysate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bacillus Lysate
INCI: BACILLUS LYSATE
Bacillus Lysate (CAS Not assigned (biotechnology-derived)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting; UV filter - protects skin from harmful UV radiation. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin protecting; UV filter - protects skin from harmful UV radiation
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed as a cosmetic ingredient. Not on the FDA's monograph of approved OTC sunscreen actives (21 CFR 352), so it cannot be marketed as a sunscreen active in the US either.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bacillus Lysate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bacillus Lysate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacillus Lysate allowed in the EU?
Bacillus Lysate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bacillus Lysate do in cosmetics?
Bacillus Lysate functions as: Skin protecting; UV filter - protects skin from harmful UV radiation. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biotechnology-derived).
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