Kojic Acid
Kojic acid
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Kojic Acid · CAS: 501-30-4
2. Ruolo nella formula
Kojic acid is restricted or under review in several markets, including EU SCCS opinions on leave-on use. This guide does not claim a whitening drug. Confirm the destination limit before any scale-up. If the market disallows it, leave it out.
3. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- Only where the destination rule allows, often at or below 1%
Dissolve carefully. Protect from light and air. Do not assume EU leave-on acceptance.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- If Kojic Acid appears in CosIng, its entry is informational and does not approve a specific grade or finished cosmetic.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment covering the complete formulation with Kojic Acid before release of the finished cosmetic.
- Use current supplier documentation for the purchased Kojic Acid grade and verify applicable destination-market filings.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
The stated concentration is a cosmetic-development reference; no drug approval or OTC status is conferred by this entry while finished-product patch and stability testing remain necessary.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Keep bulk material sealed, cool, and out of direct sunlight; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; then verify formula stability and pack compatibility on the confirmed batch.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- Names kojic acid only as a restricted cosmetic guide
- The ingredient guidance cannot substantiate therapeutic outcomes, clinical cures, or a certification the finished SKU does not hold.
- This cosmetic entry naming Kojic Acid cannot verify whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.










































