Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is the extract of the larva obtained from the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens.
What does it do?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is the extract of the larva obtained from the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens.
Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract do in cosmetic products?
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/04/2019