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Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is the hydrolysate of F-fucoidan derived by acid enzyme or other method of hydrolysis; F-fucoidan is derived from various species of algae and is comprised of sulfated esters of Fucose

What does it do?

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan 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 Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan?

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is the hydrolysate of F-fucoidan derived by acid enzyme or other method of hydrolysis; F-fucoidan is derived from various species of algae and is comprised of sulfated esters of Fucose

Is Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan do in cosmetic products?

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.

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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: 11/09/2013