Is Black Elderberry Extract safe in cosmetics?
Black Elderberry Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Black Elderberry Extract
INCI: SAMBUCUS NIGRA FRUIT EXTRACT
Black Elderberry Extract (CAS 84603-58-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as antioxidant, skin conditioning, colorant, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
antioxidant, skin conditioning, colorant, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No US restrictions for topical cosmetic use; raw berries mildly toxic but processed extracts are safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Black Elderberry Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Black Elderberry Extract.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant-rich
natural-colorant
reach-compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Elderberry Extract allowed in the EU?
Black Elderberry Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Elderberry Extract do in cosmetics?
Black Elderberry Extract functions as: antioxidant, skin conditioning, colorant, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-58-7.
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