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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Low concern
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel as safe at current concentrations and uses in cosmetics. It is not a conventional food additive; any food appearance is unusual.
Found in
64 products
What it is
Sodium salt of lauroyl sarcosine — a mild anionic surfactant derived from sarcosine.
Surfactant; primarily used in toothpaste, shampoos, and personal care, not typical food use.
Why it's flagged
- Mild skin/eye irritant at high concentrations
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel concluded that sarcosine and its salts are safe as used in cosmetics under current practices of use and concentration."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted in cosmetics; not approved as a direct food additive.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted in cosmetics under EU cosmetic regulation.
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