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Bacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate

Moderate concern

A cosmetic biotech ingredient (typically polyglutamic acid). Considered safe for topical use; not a food ingredient.

Found in
14 products

What it is

Filtrate from Bacillus bacteria fermentation of glutamic acid.

Cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient (humectant/moisturizer source of polyglutamic acid); not a food additive.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Bacterial ferment filtrates including Bacillus-derived ingredients are reviewed by CIR for cosmetic use."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Cosmetic ingredient; not a food additive.

European Union — EFSA

Not authorized as a food additive.

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