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Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Fervidobacterium Islandicum/Chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the feathers of the chicken, Gallus gallus, by the microorganism, Fervidobacterium islandicum.

What does it do?

Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate 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 Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate?

Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fervidobacterium Islandicum/Chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the feathers of the chicken, Gallus gallus, by the microorganism, Fervidobacterium islandicum.

Is Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Fervidobacterium Islandicum/chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning.

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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: 05/04/2019